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足 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
excessive
(bound form) foot; leg; sufficient; ample
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soccer
insufficient
adequate
to satisfy
enough
ample
sufficient to...
remarkable
rich
lit. draw legs on a snake
to play a critical role
to stand
Notice where 足 sits in each complete thought.
My older brother is a very enthusiastic soccer fan.
Source: Tatoeba #5574352 · CC BY 2.0 FRAll that glitters is not gold.
Source: Tatoeba #806211 · CC BY 2.0 FRDespite his riches, he's not contented.
Source: Tatoeba #786018 · CC BY 2.0 FRWe just don't have enough time.
Source: Tatoeba #5632404 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe looks every inch a gentleman.
Source: Tatoeba #334980 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe ice was thick enough for me to walk on.
Source: Tatoeba #430994 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.