足以

足以 zúyǐ

Be enough (sufficient - so that)

What 足以 means

  1. Be enough (sufficient - so that)

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Character by character

足以 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

足
zú
Foot (ample - as much as - enough)
以
yǐ
Use (by - for - within - because - in order to)

How to write 足以

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足以 in a sentence

这些证据足以说明问题。
Zhèxiē zhèngjù zúyǐ shuōmíng wèntí.
This evidence is enough to make the point.
这点钱不足以支付学费。
Zhè diǎn qián bù zúyǐ zhīfù xuéfèi.
This money is not enough to cover the tuition.

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Questions about 足以

What does 足以 mean in English?

足以 is pronounced zúyǐ and means Be enough (sufficient - so that).

How do you pronounce 足以?

足以 is zúyǐ in pinyin — written zuyi without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 足以?

足以 is written with 2 characters: 足 (zú) Foot (ample - as much as - enough), 以 (yǐ) Use (by - for - within - because - in order to). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 足以 an HSK word?

Yes — 足以 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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