十足

shí zú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Common

Definitions

1. ample
2. complete
3. hundred percent
4. a pure shade (of some color)

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 不足 bù zú 不足 bù zú insufficient As opposite of 'ample' or 'complete'.: insufficient

Synonyms

2 items

• 足够 zú gòu 足够 zú gòu enough When meaning 'ample' or 'sufficient', e.g., 信心十足.: enough
• 完全 wán quán 完全 wán quán complete; whole When meaning 'complete' or 'absolute', e.g., 十足的理由.: complete; whole

Usage notes

Common mistakes

十足 is an adjective that often follows nouns like 信心, 理由, 把握, not a stand-alone adverb; don't use it before verbs to mean 'completely'.

Example Sentences

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我对他有 十足 的信心。

I have complete confidence in him.

他干活总是干劲 十足 。

He always works with full enthusiasm.

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Words Containing 十足

• 星相十足 星相十足 xīng xiāng shí zú: (coll.) to look every bit the big star

Child Words of 十足

• 十 十 shí: ten
• 足 足 jù: excessive
• 足 足 zú: foot