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Be cautious not to confuse 足 (zú) with similar sounding words. In informal contexts, it can mean 'to satisfy' or 'to be enough,' but in formal writing, it might be used more literally. Common collocations include 足够 (sufficient) and 足够的时间 (enough time).
Although 足 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it is useful for learners at HSK 3 and above. Students should note its use in phrases like 足够 and practice its different meanings in context.
Learners often confuse 足 (zú) with the character 族 (zú, family/ethnic group) due to the similar pronunciation. Always remember that 足 relates to sufficiency and feet, while 族 pertains to groups of people.
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Etymology of 足
Pictograph of a foot attached to a leg.
The leg 口 above the foot
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How to say excessive in Chinese
“excessive” in Chinese is足
足 (zú) primarily means 'foot' and can also convey the idea of being sufficient or ample. It is often used to describe something that meets a requirement or is more than enough in quantity or quality. In various contexts, it can imply satisfaction or completeness.
When to use 足
Be cautious not to confuse 足 (zú) with similar sounding words. In informal contexts, it can mean 'to satisfy' or 'to be enough,' but in formal writing, it might be used more literally. Common collocations include 足够 (sufficient) and 足够的时间 (enough time).
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Learners often confuse 足 (zú) with the character 族 (zú, family/ethnic group) due to the similar pronunciation. Always remember that 足 relates to sufficiency and feet, while 族 pertains to groups of people.
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Grammar patterns of 足
足 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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哪怕明天下雨，____球比赛也要继续进行。
Even if it rains tomorrow, the football match will continue.
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It is pronounced as 'zú'.
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