B1 adjective Neutral

足够

/t͡su˧˥ koʊ̯˥˩/

As much as is necessary; sufficient to meet a need or satisfy a requirement.

Examples

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1

公司目前没有足够的资金启动新项目。

The company currently does not have enough funds to start the new project.

2

目前的样本量已经足够进行统计分析了。

The current sample size is enough for statistical analysis.

3

请确保每个学生都有足够的练习时间。

Please ensure every student has enough practice time.

Word Family

Adverb
足够地
Adjective
足够
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Memory Tip

The character '足' means foot; imagine walking until you have 'reached' the limit of what you need.

Quick Quiz

如果没有___的准备,考试很难及格。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

公司目前没有足够的资金启动新项目。

business

The company currently does not have enough funds to start the new project.

2

目前的样本量已经足够进行统计分析了。

academic

The current sample size is enough for statistical analysis.

3

请确保每个学生都有足够的练习时间。

formal

Please ensure every student has enough practice time.

4

冰箱里有足够的食物供我们吃一周。

everyday

There is enough food in the fridge to last us a week.

5

别担心,时间足够,慢慢来。

informal

Don't worry, there's enough time, take it slow.

Word Family

Adverb
足够地
Adjective
足够

Common Collocations

足够的时间 enough time
足够的理由 sufficient reason
足够的空间 enough space
足够的重视 sufficient attention/emphasis
足够的信心 enough confidence

Common Phrases

绰绰有余

more than enough

自给自足

self-sufficient

知足常乐

contentment leads to happiness

Often Confused With

足够 vs 充足

充足 is more formal and often used for resources like light, air, or supplies.

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Usage Notes

Can be used as an adjective before a noun or as a predicate after a subject.

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Common Mistakes

Placement: In Chinese, 足够 usually comes before the noun, unlike 'enough' which can follow adjectives in English.

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Memory Tip

The character '足' means foot; imagine walking until you have 'reached' the limit of what you need.

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Word Origin

From '足' (sufficient/foot) and '够' (enough).

Grammar Patterns

足够 + Noun Adjective + 足够

Quick Quiz

如果没有___的准备,考试很难及格。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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