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    Expressing 'enough' or 'sufficient' with 足够 (zúgòu)

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    Structure

    足够 + 的 + Noun; 足够 + Adjective

    Explanation

    足够 (zúgòu) means "enough" or "sufficient" and can function as an adjective or adverb. As an adjective, it modifies nouns (e.g., 足够的证据, "sufficient evidence"). As an adverb, it precedes adjectives (e.g., 足够大, "big enough"). It is used in both formal and informal contexts.

    Examples

    • 我们有足够的时间来完成这个项目。

      wǒmen yǒu zúgòu de shíjiān lái wánchéng zhège xiàngmù.

      We have enough time to complete this project.

    • 这个房间足够大，可以坐二十个人。

      zhège fángjiān zúgòu dà, kěyǐ zuò èrshí gè rén.

      This room is big enough to seat twenty people.

    • 你的证据足够了，可以说服他们。

      nǐ de zhèngjù zúgòu le, kěyǐ shuōfú tāmen.

      Your evidence is sufficient to convince them.

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