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    Expressing "sufficient" with 充分 (chōngfèn)

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    充分 + 的 + Noun / 充分 + Verb

    Explanation

    充分 (chōngfèn) means "sufficient," "adequate," or "full." It is used to describe having enough of something, or doing something thoroughly. It can modify nouns, as in 充分的理由 (sufficient reason), or verbs, as in 充分利用 (to make full use of).

    Examples

    • 你出发之前要做好充分的准备。

      Nǐ chūfā zhīqián yào zuò hǎo chōngfèn de zhǔnbèi.

      You need to make thorough preparations before you set off.

    • 我们应该充分利用每一分钟。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi chōngfèn lìyòng měi yī fēnzhōng.

      We should make full use of every minute.

    • 他有充分的理由拒绝这个提议。

      Tā yǒu chōngfèn de lǐyóu jùjué zhège tíyì.

      He has sufficient reasons to reject this proposal.

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