Chinese word

一应俱全

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī yīng jù quán

Meaning

  • idiomhave everything on hand

Example

这家店的日用品一应俱全，买东西很方便。zhè jiā diàn de rì yòng pǐn yì yīng jù quán mǎi dōng xī hěn fāng biàn

This store has all the daily necessities, so shopping is very convenient.

Illustration for 一应俱全 (have everything on hand)

More examples

民宿的厨房用具一应俱全，客人可以自己做饭。mín sù de chú fáng yòng jù yì yīng jù quán kè rén ké yǐ zì jǐ zuò fàn

The guesthouse has all the kitchen utensils on hand, so guests can cook for themselves.

Core concept

A complete supply or setup covers every requirement.

Common phrases

  • 厨房用具一应俱全chú fáng yòng jù yì yīng jù quán

    all kitchen utensils on hand

  • 办公用品一应俱全bàn gōng yòng pǐn yì yīng jù quán

    all office supplies on hand

Similar words

应有尽有yīng yǒu jìn yǒu: Describes a place or collection where all useful or expected things can be found.

Definition in Chinese

表示某事物按需要全部具备，无所缺漏。biǎo shì mǒu shì wù àn xū yào quán bù jù bèi wú suǒ quē lòu

Word origin

一应俱全 (yīyīngjùquán, "everything needed is complete") joins 一应 (yīyīng, "all that is required") with 俱全 (jùquán, "present in full"), making a complete set the central image.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect a phrase meaning "have everything" to focus on possession, but this Chinese idiom often describes how complete a place, service, or set of equipment is.

Other meanings

  • be fully equippedidiom

Opposites

  • 残缺不全cán quē bù quánincomplete and defectiveidiom

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