English–Chinese
“be enough to” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzú yǐ
Example
这件事足以引起大家重视。zhè jiàn shì zú yǐ yín qǐ dà jiā zhòng shì
This matter is enough to make everyone take it seriously.
How to say “be enough to” in Chinese
“Be enough to” in Chinese is 足以 (zú yǐ).
Enough force, evidence, or circumstance is present for a later action or judgment to stand.
Example sentences with 足以
现有的证据足以证明他的清白。xiàn yǒu de zhèng jù zú yǐ zhèng míng tā de qīng bái
The available evidence is enough to prove his innocence.
Tips for using 足以
- Although it can occur in conversation, its formal tone makes it especially useful for recognizing careful explanations, public statements, and written language.