Definition
不足以 is a fixed structure meaning 'not enough to' or 'insufficient to'. It combines 不足 (not enough) with 以 (a preposition meaning 'to, in order to') and is followed by a verb phrase. The correct pronunciation is bù zú yǐ, though the source data lists only 'bú'. You can use it to express that something lacks the necessary quantity, degree, or quality to achieve a result. For example, 这些钱不足以买房子 means 'This money is not enough to buy a house.'
v
not enough toinsufficient to (do something)
Examples
- 不足以。Zhèxiē zhèngjù bú zhèngmíng tā yǒu zuì.This evidence is not enough to prove his guilt.
- 不足以。Tā de nénglì bú shèngrèn zhège zhíwèi.His ability is insufficient to qualify for this position.
- 不足以。Mùqián de tiáojiàn bú zhīchí dà guīmó shēngchǎn.Current conditions are not enough to support large-scale production.
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