成全

chéngquán

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"成全" means to help someone achieve or fulfill their wishes or goals, often by making a sacrifice or compromise. It is commonly used when someone supports or facilitates another person's desires, especially in relationships or important decisions.

Common Contexts

This word is often used in emotional or interpersonal contexts, such as helping friends or family members realize their dreams or love. It implies a positive, supportive attitude.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 成全爱情 (chéngquán àiqíng): to support or facilitate a romantic relationship.
  • 成全决定 (chéngquán juédìng): to support or accept a decision.
  • 成全梦想 (chéngquán mèngxiǎng): to help fulfill a dream.

Usage Notes

"成全" often carries a tone of selflessness or generosity, as the person "成全" others by putting their interests first. It differs from simply agreeing or approving; it suggests active help or facilitation. Avoid confusing it with "完成" (to complete) which focuses on finishing tasks rather than helping others.

Use "成全" when you want to express that you are enabling or supporting someone else's wishes, often at some personal cost or effort.

Example Sentences

他为了朋友的幸福,决定成全他们的爱情。

Tā wèile péngyǒu de xìngfú, juédìng chéngquán tāmen de àiqíng.

He decided to support his friends' love for their happiness.

请你成全我这次的决定,不要再反对了。

Qǐng nǐ chéngquán wǒ zhè cì de juédìng, bùyào zài fǎnduì le.

Please support my decision this time and don't oppose it anymore.

父母成全了孩子的梦想,尽力支持他的选择。

Fùmǔ chéngquán le háizi de mèngxiǎng, jìnlì zhīchí tā de xuǎnzé.

The parents fulfilled their child's dream by fully supporting his choice.