Chinese
wànnéng
Meaning: all-powerful; omnipotent; multi-purpose
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

金錢雖然重要,但並不是萬能的。
金钱虽然重要,但并不是万能的。
Money is important, but it is not everything.
雖然金錢很重要,但不是萬能的。
Although money is very important, it is not everything.
錢固然重要,但並非萬能。
Money is admittedly important, but it is not everything.

Usage Notes

Can describe someone who is capable of anything, or a tool that has many uses (like a master key).

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