Meaning and Usage
"全部" means "whole" or "all" and is used to refer to the entirety of something, whether it is objects, people, or abstract content. It is often combined with nouns to emphasize completeness.
Common Collocations
- 全部 + noun: emphasizes the entirety of the noun (e.g., 全部学生, 全部内容).
- 全部 + verb phrase: indicates that the action applies to all involved (e.g., 全部花光了).
Usage Notes
"全部" is a formal and clear way to express "all" or "whole". It can replace "所有" in many contexts but tends to emphasize completeness more strongly. When used with "都", it stresses that every single part or person is included.
Common Confusions
Do not confuse "全部" with "全" alone; "全" can be an adjective meaning "whole" but is less commonly used alone as a pronoun meaning "all". "全部" is more explicit and common in everyday speech.
Summary
Use "全部" when you want to clearly express that something includes every part or member without exception. It is versatile and appears frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.