Chinese word

十足

Pronunciation

Pinyinshí zú

Meaning

  • adjectivefull

Example

他有十足的自信。tā yǒu shí zú de zì xìn

He has full confidence.

Illustration for 十足 (full)

More examples

这份礼物表现出十足的诚意。zhè fèn lǐ wù biǎo xiàn chū shí zú de chéng yì

This gift shows full sincerity.

Core concept

A quality or state reaches its whole measure, with no part or degree missing.

Common phrases

  • 十足的诚意shí zú de chéng yì

    full sincerity

Similar words

足够zú gòu: Sufficient to reach the amount or level that a situation requires.
充分chōng fèn: Fully ready or adequate because all needed conditions, preparation, or time are available.
完全wán quán: Whole and complete, with every part present and no deficiency.

Definition in Chinese

完全具备某种特征或状态，强调没有欠缺，常与“充分”“完全”“十分”同义或近义使用。wán quán jù bèi móu zhǒng tè zhēng huò zhuàng tài qiáng diào méi yǒu qiàn quē cháng yǔ chōng fèn wán quán shí fēn tóng yì huò jìn yì shǐ yòng

Word origin

The compound 十 (shí, "ten") + 足 (zú, "enough") combines a complete count with sufficiency to express the idea of nothing being lacking.

Usage tips

  • This adjective commonly strengthens qualities such as confidence, energy, or sincerity, while ordinary words for the physical fullness of a container are usually more natural in English.

Other meanings

  • ampleadjective

Opposites

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