Usage of 完成
The verb 完成 (wánchéng) means "to complete" or "to accomplish" something, often referring to finishing a task, project, or goal. It implies that the process is fully done and the result is achieved.
Common contexts
It is frequently used in academic, work, and sports contexts, such as completing homework, projects, or races. The verb can be followed by objects like 作业 (homework), 项目 (project), 比赛 (competition), or 任务 (task).
Collocations and patterns
- 完成作业: to complete homework, common in school settings.
- 完成项目: to finish a project, often used in work or business.
- 完成比赛: to finish a competition or race, used in sports.
- 完成任务: to accomplish a task, general use.
Nuances
完成 emphasizes the end of a process and the achievement of a goal. It differs from 结束 (jiéshù), which means "to end" but does not necessarily imply success or accomplishment. Also, 完成 is more formal and result-oriented than verbs like 做 (zuò, to do).
Common confusion
Don't confuse 完成 with 完毕 (wánbì), which also means "to finish" but is more formal and often used in official or written contexts. 完成 is more versatile and common in everyday speech.