How to express “a full” amount in Chinese with 足足 (zúzú)
足足 (zúzú) + Quantity + Measure Word (+ Noun)
足足 (zú zú) — a full amount
足足 (zúzú) + Quantity + Measure Word (+ Noun)
HSK 6Adverbs足足 (zú zú) — a full amount
Rule structure
足足 (zúzú) emphasizes that the quantity is large, complete, or surprisingly high. Often implies the speaker thinks it's a lot.
Rule structure
足足 (zúzú) emphasizes that the quantity is large, complete, or surprisingly high. Often implies the speaker thinks it's a lot.
Examples
他足足等了一个小时。
Tā zúzú děng le yī gè xiǎoshí.
He waited a full hour.
Examples
他足足等了一个小时。
Tā zúzú děng le yī gè xiǎoshí.
He waited a full hour.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “a full amount” in Chinese with 足足?
Use the structure: 足足 (zúzú) + Quantity + Measure Word (+ Noun). For example: 他足足等了一个小时。 — “He waited a full hour.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他足足等了一个小时。 — “He waited a full hour.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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