完美
wánměi
Perfect
完美 (wánměi) is the standard way to say "perfect" in Mandarin Chinese, meaning flawless, ideal, or impeccable. It can describe objects, situations, or abstract concepts.
What does 完美 (wánměi) mean?
完美 (wánměi) means “perfect” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “complete beautiful.”
When to use it
Neutral. It generally applies to things that are truly without fault. For a more casual "that's perfect!" or "it's great!", you might hear 很好 (hěn hǎo, "very good") or 太好了 (tài hǎo le, "too good! / great!"). 理想 (lǐxiǎng) can also mean "ideal" or "perfect" in the sense of meeting expectations.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "wan-MAY." The first syllable "wan" is a high, flat tone; the second syllable "mei" is a dipping, then rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 完美无缺wánměi wúquēperfect and flawless (more emphatic)
- 很完美hěn wánměivery perfect (common adjective usage)
- 理想lǐxiǎngideal, perfect (when something meets expectations)
Examples
这个计划很完美。
zhège jìhuà hěn wánměi.
This plan is perfect.
她的人生看起来很完美。
tā de rénshēng kànqilai hěn wánměi.
Her life looks perfect.
这真是一个完美的结局。
zhè zhēn shì yí ge wánměi de jiéjú.
This is truly a perfect ending.
Pro tip: While 完美 means "perfect," in daily conversation, for simple approval like "That's perfect!" or "It's good!", Chinese speakers often use 很好 (hěn hǎo) or 太好了 (tài hǎo le) instead of 完美, which implies a higher, often absolute, level of perfection.
Related phrases
辛苦了 · Thank you for your hard work谢谢你（说）英语 · Thank you to english不对 · That's not right
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