Definition

1. Verb:
   • To perfect; to make complete and good: "hoàn thiện" means to bring something to a state of completion, making it whole, adequate, and good. It implies a process of improvement or refinement to achieve an ideal or final state.
   • To finalize; to complete (with a sense of refinement): It can also mean to finish something, but with a strong emphasis on polishing and improving it to a high standard.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Chúng tôi đang nỗ lực để hoàn thiện sản phẩm trước khi ra mắt. (We are striving to perfect the product before its launch.)
  • Cô ấy dành nhiều năm để hoàn thiện kỹ năng chơi piano. (She spent many years perfecting her piano skills.)
  • Bản thiết kế cần được hoàn thiện thêm một vài chi tiết. (The design needs to be finalized/refined with a few more details.)

Advanced Usage

• "tự hoàn thiện": to perfect/improve oneself.
  • Anh ấy luôn tìm cách tự hoàn thiện bản thân mỗi ngày. (He always seeks ways to perfect himself every day.)
• "quá trình hoàn thiện": the process of perfection/completion.
  • Dự án vẫn đang trong quá trình hoàn thiện. (The project is still in the process of being finalized/perfected.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hoàn thiện (Adjective form): While primarily a verb, it can function as an adjective meaning "perfect" or "complete" in certain contexts, though this is less common.
  • một bản hoàn thiện (a perfected/finalized version).
• Sự hoàn thiện (Noun): perfection; completion; the state of being perfected.
  • Sự hoàn thiện của tác phẩm này thật đáng kinh ngạc. (The perfection of this work is astonishing.)
• Hoàn tất (Verb): to complete, to finish. (Note: "hoàn tất" focuses more on finishing a task, while "hoàn thiện" emphasizes making it perfect or whole.)
• Trau chuốt (Verb): to polish, to refine (often used for language or artistic details).

Synonyms

• Làm cho hoàn hảo: to make perfect.
• Trau dồi: to cultivate, to improve (often for knowledge or skills).
• Cải tiến: to improve, to innovate (focuses on making something better).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Hoàn thiện hóa (less common): to perfect; to bring to perfection (a more formal or intensified form).
  • Hoàn thiện hóa quy trình sản xuất là mục tiêu của chúng tôi. (Perfecting the production process is our goal.)

Related Idioms

• "Vàng thau lẫn lộn" (Gold and brass are mixed): This idiom describes a situation where the good and bad are mixed together, implying a lack of perfection or refinement. It contrasts with the idea of "hoàn thiện."
• "Mài giũa thành tài" (Grind and polish to become talented): This idiom relates to the process of self-improvement and perfection, similar to the spirit of "tự hoàn thiện."

verb

1. to perfect