B1 · Grammar reference · ASGCPDSR
Indicating the whole with "quan" One of the uses of 全 (quán) is to indicate the entirety of something. It could be used for something like a whole household, an entire country, the whole world, etc.
Structure
全 + Noun + 都 + Predicate
Subj. + 全都 + Predicate
Subj. + 全都 + 不 / 没 + Predicate
Subj. + 不 / 没 + 全都 + Predicate
Keywords 全 · 都 · whole · all
Used for Expressing quantity · Sentence Patterns
Classification Adjectives · HSK4 Examples (20) Add all sentences to My sentences Our entire family has been to Beijing. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. The whole company doesn't like the new boss. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. My whole body was sweaty after I finished exercising. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. The whole school is on break. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. This place is hot all year round. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. Everybody has arrived. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. All of grandma's hair has turned white. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. All of the food that my mother makes is tasty. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. Have you finished all your homework? Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. Take them all. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. None of them went. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. None of us will be home this weekend. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. Are none of you afraid? Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. None of these dishes is fully cooked. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. I don't believe anything he says. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. He has a point, but I don't agree with all of it. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. The food was too much. We didn't finish eating it all. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. I had too much homework yesterday. I didn't finish doing it all. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. Not all of my family came to my wedding. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. You spoke too fast. I didn't write down all of what you said. Illustrates Indicating the whole with "quan" with 全. Further resources
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