万能

wàn néng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. omnipotent
2. all-purpose
3. universal

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 专用 zhuān yòng 专用 zhuān yòng special 仅用于特定目的，与万能的多用途相对: special
• 有限 yǒu xiàn 有限 yǒu xiàn limited 能力或用途受限，与万能的无限相对: limited

Synonyms

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• 全能 quán néng 全能 quán néng omnipotent 用于形容无所不能或具备多种能力: omnipotent

Usage notes

Collocations

Often paired with nouns like 钥匙 (master key) or 胶水 (all-purpose glue), but not typically used for abstract concepts.

Common mistakes

万能 can sound exaggerated when describing a person's abilities; 全能 is preferred for human skills.

Example Sentences

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这是一把 万能 钥匙。

This is a master key.

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Words Containing 万能

• 万能曲尺 万能曲尺 wàn néng qū chǐ: universal bevel (to measure angles)
• 万能梗 万能梗 wàn néng gěng: Airedale terrier
• 万能梗犬 万能梗犬 wàn néng gěng quǎn: Airedale terrier
• 万能钥匙 万能钥匙 wàn néng yào shi: master key
• 金钱万能 金钱万能 jīn qián wàn néng: money is omnipotent (idiom)
• 金钱非万能 金钱非万能 jīn qián fēi wàn néng: money is not omnipotent
• 钱不是万能的，没钱是万万不能的 钱不是万能的，没钱是万万不能的 qián bù shì wàn néng de , méi qián shì wàn wàn bù néng de: money isn't everything, but without money you can do nothing (idiom)

Child Words of 万能

• 能 能 néng: can
• 万 万 wàn: ten thousand