不足以 () — not enough to; insufficient to (do something)

Definição

不足以 is a written/formal fixed phrase meaning 'insufficient to' — it modifies a verb to say the preceding condition falls short. More literary than the colloquial 不够 (which usually takes a noun).

verb
not enough toinsufficient to (do something)

Exemplos

  • 不足以
    Zhè xiē zhèng jù bú zhèng míng tā yǒu zuì.
    This evidence is not enough to prove his guilt.
  • 不足以
    Tā de néng lì bú shèng rèn zhè ge zhí wèi.
    His ability is insufficient to qualify for this position.
  • 不足以
    Mù qián de tiáo jiàn bú zhī chí dà guī mó shēng chǎn.
    Current conditions are not enough to support large-scale production.

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