bù zú

Translation

  • insufficient
  • lacking
  • deficiency
  • not enough
  • inadequate
  • not worth
  • cannot
  • should not

Synonyms

Examples

  • 心有馀而力不足
    The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
  • 博物馆资金不足,只好关门。
    The museum had to close due to lack of finances.
  • 这张桌子不错,不过有一个美中不足的地方 ﹣ 我的房间放不下它。
    This table is fine except in one respect - it will not fit into my room.
  • 光看表面是不足够的。
    All that glitters is not gold.
  • 睡眠不足增加心脏病发作的危险。
    Sleep deprivation increases risk of heart attacks.
  • 他疲劳过度,又睡眠不足,最后便病倒了。
    What with fatigue and lack of sleep, he has fallen ill at last.
Chinese Tones