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充足
chōng zú
sufficient
这个地区的降水量充足，适合农作物生长。
The precipitation in this region is sufficient for crops to grow.
formal
Adequate in quantity or amount; enough to meet a need.
我们有充足的时间完成这个项目。
We have sufficient time to complete this project.
阳光充足的房间让人心情愉悦。
A room with ample sunlight makes people feel happy.
Commonly used in formal contexts like reports, academic writing, or technical descriptions.
Pro Tip
Avoid Overuse of 充足
While 充足 is a formal term, it is not commonly used in everyday speech. In casual conversations, prefer 足够 (zúgòu) or 够 (gòu).
Gold Rule
Use 充足 for Formal Adequacy
Use 充足 in formal writing (e.g., academic papers, reports) when describing adequacy in quantity or resources. It implies a positive or neutral tone.
Word Origin
充 (chōng) means 'to fill' or 'to satisfy,' and 足 (zú) means 'enough' or 'sufficient.' The compound word has been used in Classical Chinese to describe adequacy.
Usage Notes
充足 is typically used in neutral or positive contexts to describe adequacy. Avoid using it for negative situations (e.g., 'insufficient'). For formal writing, it is preferred over 足够 or 充分 in some contexts.
Word Breakdown
充
to fill; to satisfy
root足
enough; sufficient
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