完美
The English word "perfect" is translated to Chinese as 完美.
完美 is used to describe something that is excellent and delightful in all respects. For emphasis, you can use the four-character idiom 完美无缺 to express that something is absolutely flawless and has no defects.
Meaning: excellent and delightful in all respects (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 完美 is composed of 完 (wán), meaning complete or finished and 美 (měi), meaning beautiful.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern China, particularly in Cantonese-speaking regions, the term 得意 is used to indicate that something is excellent or perfect.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 完美 as an adverb to modify a verb, you add the particle 地 after it, resulting in 完美地 (perfectly).
Did you know?
- In traditional Chinese calligraphy, a 'perfect' stroke is not one that is mathematically precise, but one that captures the 'spirit' or 气 (qì) of the writer.
- The word 美 in 完美 is the same root used in 美国 (Měiguó), the Chinese name for the United States, which literally means 'Beautiful Country'.
- When praising a child's behavior as 'perfect', parents often use 乖 (guāi) instead of 完美, as 完美 can sound too heavy or unrealistic for a human being.
Examples in context
- 那是完美的。That's perfect.This example shows how to state that something is 完美.Tatoeba #5650533 by verdastelo9604, translation #1897814 by CK
- 一切都必须完美。Everything must be nothing less than perfect.This sentence uses 完美 to express a requirement for perfection.Tatoeba #9959045 by GlossaMatik, translation #4104537 by Hybrid
- 他的发音远非完美。His pronunciation is far from perfect.This sentence uses 完美 to describe someone's pronunciation as being far from perfect.Tatoeba #7772058 by jiangche, translation #287309 by CK
- 这幅画的色彩、构图都非常完美。The colors and composition of this painting are all very perfect.
- 她的演技让人惊艳，可以说是完美无缺。Her acting is stunning, one could say it is perfect.
- 她的长发乌黑而顺滑，真是完美无瑕。Her long hair is black and smooth, truly flawless.
- 这座古老的建筑在岁月中仍然保持着完美无瑕的外貌。This ancient building still maintains a flawless appearance through the years.
- 你的演唱真棒！我非常喜欢。Your performance was really great! I liked it very much.
- 这个餐厅的食物味道棒极了。The food in this restaurant tastes fantastic.
- 看到你来了，我心情真是太好了！Seeing you come, I feel truly great!
- 这个方案真是太好了，我完全同意。This plan is truly great, I completely agree.
- 一字一句，她朗诵得毫无瑕疵，犹如璀璨的宝石。Word by word, her recitation was flawless, like a brilliant gem.
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Example conversation
佳怡 and 伟 are looking at a piece of art in a gallery.
- 佳怡 Jiayi伟，你看这幅画。Wěi, nǐ kàn zhè fú huà.Wei, look at this painting.
- 伟 Wei真的很完美。Zhēn de hěn wánměi.It is truly perfect.
- 佳怡 Jiayi我很喜欢它的色彩。Wǒ hěn xǐhuān tā de sècǎi.I really like its colors.
- 伟 Wei我也觉得很美。Wǒ yě juédé hěn měi.I also think it is beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
