Chinese
chèdǐ
Meaning: thorough; complete
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

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Handwriting

徹底
徹
底
彻底
彻
底

Example sentences

We must solve this problem thoroughly.
他在過年前把家裡徹底打掃了一遍。
他在过年前把家里彻底打扫了一遍。
He gave the house a thorough cleaning before the New Year.
傷口必須徹底消毒以防止感染。
伤口必须彻底消毒以防止感染。
The wound must be thoroughly disinfected to prevent infection.
聽到那個消息後,她徹底崩潰了。
听到那个消息后,她彻底崩溃了。
She completely broke down after hearing the news.
他多年來的奧運奪金夢想徹底破滅了。
他多年来的奥运夺金梦想彻底破灭了。
His dream of winning Olympic gold for many years has completely shattered.
為了健康,他決定徹底戒菸。
为了健康,他决定彻底戒烟。
For his health, he decided to quit smoking completely.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something done completely and with great attention to detail.

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