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八成

bā chéng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • eighty percent
  • most probably
  • most likely

Definition

八成有两层含义：一是数字意义上的百分之八十；二是表示有很大的可能性，相当于“很可能”。

It has two meanings: one is eighty percent numerically; the other indicates a high probability, equivalent to 'most likely'.

Usage

作为数字时，用于表示比例或数量；作为副词时，用于表示对情况的推测。

As a number, used to indicate proportion or quantity; as an adverb, used to express speculation about a situation.

Examples

  • 1 这件事成功的把握有八成。 (There is an eighty percent chance of success in this matter.)
  • 2 他八成是忘了今天的会议。 (He most likely forgot today's meeting.)
  • 3 这个项目的进度完成了八成。 (The progress of this project is eighty percent complete.)
  • 4 外面下那么大雨，他八成不会来了。 (It's raining so hard outside; he probably won't come.)
  • 5 这次考试我八成能及格。 (I have an eighty percent chance of passing this exam.)
  • 6 他八成是生气了，否则不会这么说话。 (He is most likely angry, otherwise he wouldn't talk like that.)

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