十有八九 — “In all probability”
十有八九 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in all probability”. Most likely; nine times out of ten. Literally, “eight or nine out of ten”.
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看他这几天忙碌的样子，十有八九是准备一个大项目。
Judging by how busy he's been these past few days, he's most likely preparing for a big project.
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Synonyms of 十有八九
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Open the tool →Questions about 十有八九
What does 十有八九 mean?
十有八九 (shí yǒu bā jiǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in all probability”.
How do you pronounce 十有八九?
十有八九 is pronounced shí yǒu bā jiǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 十有八九 literally mean?
Literally, 十有八九 means “eight or nine out of ten”. It is used to mean “in all probability”.
What is the Chinese definition of 十有八九?
指绝大多数，大致不差，差不离。