Meaning of 充分
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- ample
- sufficient
- adequate
- full
- fully
- to the full
How to use 充分
充分 describes abstract things like reasons, preparation, evidence, time, or use of resources, and it often appears before a verb with 地 or directly as an adverb meaning fully. Example: 我们要充分利用时间。(Wǒmen yào chōngfèn lìyòng shíjiān.) We should make full use of our time.
充 (chōng) means to fill up, and 分 (fèn) here means a share or portion. Picture every share being filled to the top, so you have an ample, sufficient amount.
Common mistake: Learners often read 分 as first tone fēn, as in 分钟 (fēnzhōng), but in 充分 it is fourth tone fèn. Also, do not use 充分 for physical fullness like a full stomach or a full cup; use 饱 (bǎo) or 满 (mǎn) instead.
充分 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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充 chōng · sufficient · 6 strokes
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分 fēn · to divide · 4 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 充分.
| 分钟 | fēnzhōng | minute |
| 部分 | bùfen | part; portion; piece; Taiwan pr. [bu4fen4] |
| 一部分 | yī bùfen | portion; part of |
| 十分 | shífēn | very; completely |
| 分开 | fēnkāi | to separate; to part |
| 大部分 | dàbùfen | the greater part; the majority; most; Taiwan pr. [da4bu4fen4] |
| 分数 | fēnshù | (exam) grade; mark |
| 充满 | chōngmǎn | full of; brimming with |
| 分别 | fēnbié | to part; to leave each other; to distinguish; to tell apart |
| 得分 | défēn | to score a point (in a competition, test etc); score; rating; grade |
| 补充 | bǔchōng | to replenish; to supplement |
| 分配 | fēnpèi | to distribute; to assign |
Questions about 充分
What does 充分 mean?
充分 (chōngfèn) means "ample; sufficient" and is used as a adjective.
How do you write 充分?
充分 is made of 2 characters: 充 (6 strokes), 分 (4 strokes). That is 10 strokes in total.
Is 充分 an HSK word?
Yes. 充分 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 充分 and 充足?
充足 (chōngzú) usually describes concrete supplies being plentiful, such as sunlight, water, or funds. 充分 leans toward abstract things like reasons, preparation, or making full use of something, and it can work as an adverb before verbs. You say 理由充分 (lǐyóu chōngfèn) for sufficient reasons but 阳光充足 (yángguāng chōngzú) for plenty of sunshine.
What are common collocations with 充分?
Very common ones include 充分准备 (chōngfèn zhǔnbèi, thorough preparation), 充分理由 (chōngfèn lǐyóu, good enough reason), 充分利用 (chōngfèn lìyòng, make full use of), and 充分发挥 (chōngfèn fāhuī, bring into full play). Learning these chunks will help you sound natural in writing and formal speech.