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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'perfect' with 完美 (wánměi)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    完美 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 完美 (wánměi) means "perfect" or "flawless" and is used to describe something that has no defects. It can modify nouns directly with 的 or serve as a predicate. For example, 一个完美的圆 means "a perfect circle."

    Examples

    • 这次演出真的太完美了,没有一点失误。

      Zhè cì yǎnchū zhēnde tài wánměi le, méiyǒu yīdiǎn shīwù.

      This performance was truly perfect, without a single mistake.

    • 没有人是完美的,不要对自己太苛刻。

      Méiyǒu rén shì wánměi de, bùyào duì zìjǐ tài kēkè.

      Nobody is perfect; don't be too hard on yourself.

    • 她画了一个完美的圆,大家都很惊讶。

      Tā huà le yī gè wánměi de yuán, dàjiā dōu hěn jīngyà.

      She drew a perfect circle, and everyone was amazed.

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