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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "all" with 全部 (quánbù)

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    全部 + Verb / 全部 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The word 全部 (quánbù) means "all" or "entirely" and is used to indicate the complete totality of a group or quantity. It can function as an adjective, adverb, or noun, emphasizing that nothing or no one is excluded from the stated scope.

    Examples

    • 我已经把全部作业都做完了。

      Wǒ yǐjīng bǎ quánbù zuòyè dōu zuòwán le.

      I've already finished all my homework.

    • 全部费用由公司承担,你不用担心。

      Quánbù fèiyòng yóu gōngsī chéngdān, nǐ bùyòng dānxīn.

      All expenses will be covered by the company; you don't need to worry.

    • 他把全部精力都放在了工作上。

      Tā bǎ quánbù jīnglì dōu fàng zài le gōngzuò shàng.

      He devoted all his energy to work.