adjective HSK 5
thorough · comprehensive · well-considered · complete
Meaning
周全 describes something that has been thought through carefully from all angles, leaving no aspect overlooked. It emphasizes completeness and thoroughness in planning, consideration, or arrangement. The word conveys the idea that all possible factors have been taken into account.
Usage
Commonly used to describe plans, preparations, considerations, or arrangements that are meticulous and complete. Often appears in formal or written contexts. Frequently used with verbs like 考虑 (to consider) or 安排 (to arrange) to indicate that something has been done thoroughly.
Examples
- 01他做事总是考虑周全，从不马虎。, .He always considers things thoroughly when doing work and is never careless.
- 02这次活动的安排很周全，每个细节都想到了。, .The arrangements for this event are very comprehensive; every detail has been thought of.
Characters
Common collocations
- 考虑周全to consider thoroughly
- 安排周全to arrange everything thoroughly
- 计划周全to plan comprehensively
- 准备周全to prepare thoroughly
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of completeness: 周 originally meant 'to encircle' or '周围' (all around), while 全 means 'complete'. Together they emphasize thoroughness from every angle.