Meaning
齐全 describes something that has all the necessary parts, items, or components with nothing missing. It emphasizes completeness and thoroughness, often used for collections, supplies, facilities, or documentation. The word combines 齐 (neat, in order) and 全 (complete) to convey the sense of having everything properly arranged and accounted for.
Usage
Commonly used to describe stores with full inventory, facilities with complete equipment, or documents with all required materials. Often appears in the pattern '很齐全' (very complete) or '不齐全' (incomplete). Frequently used in commercial contexts to indicate comprehensive selection or in administrative contexts for complete documentation.
Examples
- 01这家超市的商品品种很齐全。.This supermarket has a very complete variety of products.
- 02请确保所有申请材料齐全后再提交。.Please ensure all application materials are complete before submitting.
Characters
Common collocations
- 设备齐全well-equipped, having complete facilities
- 货物齐全well-stocked with goods
- 品种齐全complete variety, full range of products
- 手续齐全all formalities complete, proper documentation
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of completeness: 齐 originally depicted grain stalks of equal height (representing uniformity and order), while 全 shows something intact and whole.