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足以 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
足以zúyǐsufficient to...HSK 6, v, rank #3741, Hard
足以zúyǐso much so thatHSK 6, v, rank #3741, Hard
足以zúyǐso thatHSK 6, v, rank #3741, Hard
zúyǐ(zu2yi3) T2
  1. 1sufficient to...
  2. 2so much so that
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March 24, 2026
足以zúyǐ(zu2yi3)

足以 (zú yǐ) means 'sufficient to' or 'so much so that.' It is commonly used to indicate that something meets a necessary level or is adequate for a specific purpose. This word can express both a physical quantity and an abstract idea, often emphasizing capability or sufficiency in various contexts.

Frequency#3741DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of sufficiency often relates to the idea of moderation and balance, as seen in traditional philosophies like Daoism, which emphasizes 'enough' rather than excess. This reflects a broader cultural value of appreciating what one has without striving for more than is necessary.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person with '足' (foot) standing on a scale, looking at a weight marked '足以' to remind them they have enough weight (or enough resources) to achieve their goal. The foot symbolizes reaching a threshold or sufficiency, and '以' can be remembered as 'to use' or 'to attain' what is needed.

Meanings of 足以

zúyǐ(zu2yi3)
1sufficient to...
2so much so that
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About 足以

足以Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3741Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 足以

Quick Contrast

足够 (zúgòu) - use 足以 when emphasizing capability or potential, while 足够 focuses on the quantity being sufficient.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person with '足' (foot) standing on a scale, looking at a weight marked '足以' to remind them they have enough weight (or enough resources) to achieve their goal. The foot symbolizes reaching a threshold or sufficiency, and '以' can be remembered as 'to use' or 'to attain' what is needed.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 足以 with other words that express sufficiency or adequacy, such as 够 (gòu) or 足够 (zú gòu). It's important to note that 足以 is somewhat more formal than 够 and is often used in written contexts or formal speeches. Be cautious with tone; the second tone of 足 and the third tone of 以 need to be pronounced correctly.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 足以 connects to other advanced terms that express capability and sufficiency, such as 够 (gòu) and 足够 (zú gòu). Students should focus on understanding the nuances between these terms and practice using 足以 in various contexts to enhance their fluency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of sufficiency often relates to the idea of moderation and balance, as seen in traditional philosophies like Daoism, which emphasizes 'enough' rather than excess. This reflects a broader cultural value of appreciating what one has without striving for more than is necessary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 足以 with 够, and may incorrectly say '这个足够我完成工作' instead of '这个足以我完成工作' to express sufficiency. Remember that 足以 conveys a more formal tone and the idea of being able to achieve something.

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Pronunciation of 足以

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Component Characters

足jùexcessive
HSK 67 strokes足
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以yǐto use
HSK 54 strokes人
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Grammar Patterns of 足以

足以 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 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

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这____让他们的事业平步青云了。

This was enough to launch their careers into the stratosphere.

Example Sentences for 足以 (10)

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这足以让他们的事业平步青云了。

zhè zú yǐ ràng tā mén de shì yè píng bù qīng yún le。

This was enough to launch their careers into the stratosphere.
2
他的经验和威望足以做成这件事。

tā de jīng yàn hé wēi wàng zú yǐ zuò chéng zhè jiàn shì。

He's got the experience and the authority to carry it off.
3
有一些廉价的商品，但是数量不足以满足需求。

yǒu yī xiē lián jià de shāng pǐn， ， dàn shì shù liáng bù zú yǐ mǎn zú xū。

Cheap goods are available, but not in sufficient quantities to satisfy demand.
4
那足以让曼塞尔获得别人无法撼动的领先地位。

nà zú yǐ ràng màn sāi ěr huò dé bié rén wú fǎ hàn dòng de lǐng xiān dì wèi。

That was enough to give Mansell an unassailable lead.
5
这足以吓得你尿裤子了，请原谅我这么说。

zhè zú yǐ xià dé nǐ niào kù zǐ le， ， qǐng yuán liàng wǒ zhè mó。

It's enough to make you wet yourself, if you'll pardon the expression.
6
把她的人生比作一次海上航行不足以说明她丰富的经历。

bǎ tā de rén shēng bǐ zuò yī cì hǎi shàng háng háng bù zú yǐ shuō míng tā fēng fù de jīng lì。

The comparison of her life to a sea voyage simplifies her experience.
7
足以气得让他们说不出话来。

zú yǐ qì dé ràng tā mén shuō bù chū huà lái。

It's enough to make them choke with apoplectic rage.
8
他们的国防市场太小，就经济可行性而言不足以维持生产。

tā mén de guó fáng shì cháng tài xiǎo， ， jiù jīng jì kě háng xìng ér yán bù zú yǐ wéi chí shēng。

Their defense markets are too small to sustain economically viable production runs.
9
我相信爱足以克服我们的种种差异。

wǒ xiāng xìn ài zú yǐ kè fú wǒ mén de zhǒng zhǒng chà yì。

I was certain that love was quite enough to conquer our differences.
10
我挣的钱足以时不时摆摆阔了。

wǒ zhèng de qián zú yǐ shí bù shí bǎi bǎi kuò le。

I earn enough to push the boat out now and again.

Cultural Notes for 足以

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of sufficiency often relates to the idea of moderation and balance, as seen in traditional philosophies like Daoism, which emphasizes 'enough' rather than excess. This reflects a broader cultural value of appreciating what one has without striving for more than is necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions about 足以

You can say '这些食物足以供我们一周的需要' (These foods are sufficient for our needs for a week).