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March 24, 2026
十足shízú(shi2zu2)
The term '十足' means ample, complete, or one hundred percent. It is often used to emphasize fullness or totality, such as in describing a vivid color or a strong quality. In conversation, it can convey certainty or confidence in a statement, like saying something is 'absolutely' the case.
Frequency#4830DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, colors often carry significant meanings and emotional weight. '十足' can be used to describe a color that is not only bright but also evokes strong feelings, reflecting the cultural importance placed on color symbolism in art and design.
Memory Tip
Think of '十' (ten) as a full score out of ten, symbolizing completeness, and '足' (foot) as standing firmly. Together, '十足' suggests standing firmly at a full ten, representing something that is complete or ample.
Meanings of 十足
shízú(shi2zu2)
1ample
2complete
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十足Simplified
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副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#4830Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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充分 (chōngfèn) - use '十足' when emphasizing totality or completeness, while '充分' focuses more on sufficiency or adequacy.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '十' (ten) as a full score out of ten, symbolizing completeness, and '足' (foot) as standing firmly. Together, '十足' suggests standing firmly at a full ten, representing something that is complete or ample.
Usage Notes
'十足' is often used in informal contexts but can also be employed in more formal discussions about qualities or characteristics. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words that imply partiality; remember that '十足' means totality. Be mindful of using it with adjectives to enhance their meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, '十足' connects well with other vocabulary related to intensity and quality. Students should focus on its usage in various contexts, especially when describing colors or expressing certainty, as this will enhance their descriptive language skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, colors often carry significant meanings and emotional weight. '十足' can be used to describe a color that is not only bright but also evokes strong feelings, reflecting the cultural importance placed on color symbolism in art and design.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse '十足' by pairing it with nouns instead of adjectives, leading to incorrect phrases like '十足的桌子' (ten-full table). The correct usage would be '十足的颜色' (full color) or '十足的信心' (full confidence).
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Grammar Patterns of 十足
十足 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我怕黑，是个____的胆小鬼。
I'm scared of the dark. I'm a big chicken.
Example Sentences for 十足 (10)
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1
我怕黑，是个十足的胆小鬼。
wǒ pà hēi， ， shì gè shí zú de dǎn xiǎo。
I'm scared of the dark. I'm a big chicken.
2
他年轻时是个十足的捣蛋鬼。
tā nián qīng shí shì gè shí zú de dǎo dàn guǐ。
He'd been a real hell-raiser as a young buck.
3
你任命为主管的那个家伙是个十足的蠢材。
nǐ rèn mìng wéi zhǔ guǎn de nà gè jiā huǒ shì gè shí zú de chǔn cái。
The guy you put in charge is a complete pillock.
4
我认为那十足是无稽之谈。
wǒ rèn wéi nà shí zú shì wú jī zhī tán。
I think it's absolute nonsense.
5
这会让你的促销品显得个性十足、格调高雅。
zhè huì ràng nǐ de cù xiāo pǐn xiǎn dé gè xìng shí zú、 、 gé tiáo gāo。
This will give your promotional material individuality and style.
6
她在自己熟悉的领域里对自己的行为有十足的把握。
tā zài zì jǐ shú xī de lǐng yù lǐ duì zì jǐ de háng wéi yǒu shí zú de bǎ wò。
On her own ground she knows exactly what she's doing.
7
我女孩子气十足而波莉却像个小男孩。
wǒ nǚ hái zǐ qì shí zú ér bō lì què xiàng gè xiǎo nán hái。
I'm a very girlie person while Polly is one of the lads.
" You better be fearless and confident yourself, old man, " he said.
9
菲尔信心十足地走向前去,本却踌躇不定.
fēi ěr xìn xīn shí zú dì zǒu xiàng qián qù, , běn què chóu chú bù.
Phil walked forward confidently but something held Ben back.
10
他整天都劲头十足地写他的新书。
tā zhěng tiān dū jìn tóu shí zú dì xiě tā de xīn shū。
He had worked energetically all day on his new book.
Cultural Notes for 十足
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, colors often carry significant meanings and emotional weight. '十足' can be used to describe a color that is not only bright but also evokes strong feelings, reflecting the cultural importance placed on color symbolism in art and design.
Frequently Asked Questions about 十足
'十足' is more commonly used in informal contexts, but it can be adapted for formal writing when describing qualities.
'十足' is not limited to colors; it can describe any quality or state that is complete or ample.
Synonyms include '完全' (completely) and '充分' (sufficiently), though each has its nuances.
