B1 verb Neutral

完善

/wan ʂan/

To make something perfect or complete by adding missing parts or improving existing ones. It often refers to systems, rules, or plans.

Examples

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1

你需要进一步完善你的作业。

You need to further perfect your homework.

2

公司需要不断完善其管理流程。

The company needs to constantly improve its management processes.

3

这个计划还有待完善。

This plan still needs to be perfected.

Word Family

Verb
完善
Adjective
完善
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Memory Tip

完 (finish/complete) + 善 (good/virtuous). To finish something so it becomes good/perfect.

Quick Quiz

为了提高效率,我们需要不断___工作流程。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 完善

Examples

1

你需要进一步完善你的作业。

everyday

You need to further perfect your homework.

2

公司需要不断完善其管理流程。

formal

The company needs to constantly improve its management processes.

3

这个计划还有待完善。

informal

This plan still needs to be perfected.

4

完善的法律体系是社会稳定的基础。

academic

A perfect legal system is the foundation of social stability.

5

我们在会议上讨论了如何完善售后服务。

business

We discussed how to improve after-sales service at the meeting.

Word Family

Verb
完善
Adjective
完善

Common Collocations

完善制度 to perfect a system
进一步完善 to further improve
完善设施 to perfect facilities
不断完善 continuous improvement
功能完善 well-functioning / complete functions

Common Phrases

完善自我

self-improvement

配套完善

complete auxiliary facilities

法律完善

legal refinement

Often Confused With

完善 vs 改善

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS Writing Task 2 when suggesting solutions to social problems.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using it for physical repairs (like fixing a chair); use it for abstract systems or plans.

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Memory Tip

完 (finish/complete) + 善 (good/virtuous). To finish something so it becomes good/perfect.

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Word Origin

From 'Wan' (complete) and 'Shan' (good/excellent).

Grammar Patterns

完善 + noun 有待 + 完善

Quick Quiz

为了提高效率,我们需要不断___工作流程。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 完善

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