B1 adverb Neutral 1 min read

彻底地

chèdǐ de /tʂʰɤ tì/
Practice it

Thoroughly means doing something in a way that leaves nothing undone or unchanged.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Indicates an action is done completely and thoroughly.
  • Often used for solving problems or making major changes.
  • Implies reaching the core or root of a matter.

Overview

  1. 1概述：‘彻底地’是一个程度副词，强调动作或状态达到了完全、深入、毫无保留的境地。它通常用于修饰动词，表示某种行为或变化不仅发生了，而且是非常深刻、全面且不可逆转的。2) 用法模式：在句子中，它通常位于动词之前，起修饰作用。结构通常为‘彻底地 + 动词’，例如‘彻底地改变’或‘彻底地解决’。在口语中，有时为了强调，也可以放在主语后或句首。3) 常见语境：该词常用于以下场景：一是解决问题，如‘彻底地解决矛盾’；二是自我提升或改变，如‘彻底地改变了生活方式’；三是清理或检查，如‘彻底地打扫房间’。4) 近义词辨析：与‘完全地’相比，‘彻底地’更侧重于‘根源性’和‘透彻性’，即不仅是数量上的全部，更是深度上的全面。与‘完全地’（completely）相比，‘彻底地’（thoroughly）往往隐含了对问题本质的触及。

Examples

1

我们需要彻底地打扫一下房间。

everyday

We need to clean the room thoroughly.

2

这项政策彻底地改变了当地的经济状况。

formal

This policy has thoroughly changed the local economic situation.

3

我彻底地被他逗笑了。

informal

I was thoroughly amused by him.

4

研究人员对该现象进行了彻底地分析。

academic

Researchers conducted a thorough analysis of the phenomenon.

Common Collocations

彻底地解决 thoroughly solve
彻底地改变 thoroughly change
彻底地调查 thoroughly investigate

Common Phrases

彻底地失败

fail completely

彻底地反省

reflect thoroughly

彻底地破坏

destroy completely

Often Confused With

彻底地 vs 完全地

Means 'completely' in terms of quantity or extent. It lacks the nuance of digging into the root or essence that '彻底地' possesses.

Grammar Patterns

彻底地 + 动词 主语 + 彻底地 + 谓语 把 + 宾语 + 彻底地 + 动词

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term is versatile but best used for significant actions. In formal writing, it adds weight to the thoroughness of an investigation or a reform. In informal speech, it emphasizes the intensity of an emotion or a change.

Common Mistakes

Avoid using it with verbs that imply a momentary action, like 'sit' or 'blink'. It is best paired with verbs that involve a process or a state change. Also, don't overuse it in every sentence as it loses its impact.

Tips

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Focus on the root of the issue

Use '彻底地' when you want to emphasize that something is done to the very bottom or core. It conveys a sense of finality and completeness.

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Avoid using it for minor tasks

Do not use '彻底地' for simple or trivial actions. It sounds overly dramatic if used for something like 'I thoroughly drank the water'.

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Cultural emphasis on thoroughness

In Chinese culture, being 'thorough' is often praised as a sign of responsibility and diligence. It reflects the value of doing things right the first time.

Word Origin

The word is composed of '彻' (pierce/thorough) and '底' (bottom). Historically, it literally means 'piercing through to the bottom'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese society, 'thoroughness' is often associated with the Confucian value of being diligent and precise. It is a highly valued trait in professional and educational settings.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'thorough' cleaning where you reach the very bottom of the bucket. '彻底' (Chèdǐ) sounds like 'check-the-bottom'—you check everything until you reach the bottom.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“完全地”侧重于数量上的全部或状态的完整。而“彻底地”侧重于深度和本质，强调从根源上解决问题或达到不可逆转的程度。

通常情况下，“彻底地”修饰动词。如果修饰形容词，通常会省略“地”，如“彻底改变”或“彻底破坏”。

非常常用。在描述大扫除、解决争端或下定决心时，它是表达强烈决心的地道用词。

建议将其与表示变化、清理或解决的动词搭配，如“彻底调查”、“彻底反省”等。

Test Yourself

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为了不再犯错，他决定___反省自己的行为。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 彻底地

反省需要深刻且全面，因此用“彻底地”。

multiple choice

哪句话使用“彻底地”最恰当？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 警察彻底地调查了整个案件。

调查案件需要深入和全面，符合“彻底地”的语境。

sentence building

解决 / 彻底地 / 这个问题 / 我们 / 必须

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我们必须彻底地解决这个问题

副词通常位于动词前。

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