zuk1 ji5足以

Jyutpingzuk1 ji5

Yalejūk yíh

副詞Common

Definition

Sufficiently; enough to bring about a certain result.

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How it's used

Functions as a formal bridge between a condition and a consequence, often appearing in written reports, news, or serious discussions. Unlike the everyday 夠, which can stand alone as a predicate, 足以 almost always requires a following verb phrase to explain what the condition is sufficient for. It carries a slightly more analytical tone, emphasizing that the preceding factor is fully capable of triggering the subsequent outcome.

Examples

le1呢bat1筆cin2錢zuk1足ji5以jing3應fu6付keoi5佢haa6下go3個jyut6月ge3嘅hoi1開zi1支。

This money is enough to cover his expenses for next month.

nei5你koi3嘅nou5努lik6力zuk1足ji5以ling3令daai6大gaa1家gwaat3刮muk6目soeng1相hon1看。

Your hard work is enough to make everyone look at you with new eyes.

Common phrases

zuk1足ji5以zing3證ming4明

sufficient to prove

zuk1足ji5以jing2影hoeng2響

sufficient to influence

Common mistake

Avoid using it in casual, everyday speech where 夠 or 夠晒 is much more natural. Learners often mistakenly use it as a simple adjective meaning enough, but it is strictly an adverbial marker that must precede a verb.