Definition & Meaning

more than 100 percent; extremely; exceedingly; to a great degree or extent

Word usage

shí èr fēn

十 二 分

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adv.more than 100 percent; extremely; exceedingly; to a great degree or extent
- wǒ duì zhè jiàn shì gǎn dào shí èr fēn mǎn yì
  我对这件事感到十二分满意。
  I am more than satisfied with it.
- shí èr fēn zàn chéng
  十二分赞成
  totally agree
- tā gǎn dào shí èr fēn mǎn yì
  她感到十二分满意。
  She felt more than satisfied.
- zài wǒ kàn lái zhè ge bàn fǎ shí èr fēn de gōng píng
  在我看来，这个办法十二分的公平。
  In my opinion, this method is extremely fair.

Word usage

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"十二分" carrys a stronger meaning than "十分"; when being extremely exaggerated, we also say "十二万分".

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