彻底

chè dǐ

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Common

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Definitions

1. thorough
2. thoroughly
3. complete

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 透彻 tòu chè 透彻 tòu chè penetrating; thorough; incisive implies deep understanding or analysis: penetrating; thorough; incisive
• 全面 quán miàn 全面 quán miàn all-around emphasizes covering all aspects: all-around

Synonyms

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• 完全 wán quán 完全 wán quán complete; whole both can mean 'completely': complete; whole

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with verbs like 解决, 改变, or 失败 to emphasize completeness of the action.

Example Sentences

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我们必须 彻底 解决这个问题。

We must solve this problem thoroughly.

他的希望被 彻底 粉碎了。

His hopes were completely shattered.

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Words Containing 彻底

• 彻底失败 彻底失败 chè dǐ shī bài: utter failure

Child Words of 彻底

• 底 底 de: (equivalent to 的 as possessive particle)
• 底 底 dǐ: background
• 彻 彻 chè: thorough