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足以说明问题 (zúyǐ shuōmíng wèntí) - enough to illustrate the problem

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase is composed of '足以' (zúyǐ), meaning 'enough to' or 'sufficient to', and '说明问题' (shuōmíng wèntí), meaning 'explain/illustrate the problem/issue'. It is used to indicate that certain facts, evidence, or actions are adequate to clarify or demonstrate the nature of a problem.

Sample sentences

这些数据足以说明问题，我们必须采取行动。

These data are enough to illustrate the problem; we must take action.

仅仅一个简单的例子，就足以说明问题的严重性。

Just one simple example is enough to illustrate the seriousness of the problem.

他的沉默足以说明问题，他确实对此感到不满。

His silence is enough to illustrate the problem; he is indeed dissatisfied with this.

Quick facts

composition:足以 (enough to/sufficient to) + 说明 (explain/illustrate) + 问题 (problem/issue)

usageContext:Often used when presenting evidence or arguments to support a point about an existing problem.

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Example

这些数据足以说明问题，我们必须采取行动。

These data are enough to illustrate the problem; we must take action.

仅仅一个简单的例子，就足以说明问题的严重性。

Just one simple example is enough to illustrate the seriousness of the problem.