竣 (jùn) - To complete & to finish

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jùn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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竣 · jùn

To complete;

to finish;

to bring to an end.

Often used in the context of completing construction projects or tasks.

To completeto finishto bring to an end. Often used in

Usage highlights

Complete constructionFinish workCompletion ceremonyConstruction completionComplete a taskFinish writing

Synonyms

  • 完— to finish; to complete
  • 毕— to finish; to complete
  • 成— to accomplish; to succeed

Antonyms

  • 始— to begin; to start
  • 开— to open; to start
  • 启— to commence; to initiate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The construction project has been completed (竣工).
  • The work is finished (工作已竣).
  • He completed his mission (他竣事了).
  • The building construction is finished (建筑工程已竣).

Collocations

  • Complete construction(竣工)
  • Finish work(竣事)
  • Completion ceremony(竣典)
  • Construction completion(工竣)
  • Complete a task(竣任)
  • Finish writing(竣笔)

Idioms

  • The project is successfully completed(大功告竣)
  • The construction is finished and ready for use(工竣启用)
  • The writing is completed and the brush is set aside(竣笔搁砚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in construction and engineering contexts to signify project completion.
  • Commonly appears in formal documents and announcements about finished projects.
  • The character combines 立 (stand/establish) with 夋 (slow movement), suggesting the establishment is complete after gradual progress.

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