遠遠不/沒... means far from..., by no means..., emphasizing large gap below expected standard.
Strong insufficiency marker - far below benchmark
Comparative understatement reversal - not just slightly less
Frequent in analytical evaluation - capability, quality, scale judgments
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Requires clear benchmark/reference
- What it is far from should be inferable.
Conveys strong degree gap
- Stronger than ordinary 不/沒 comparisons.
Predicate should support degree interpretation
- Avoid non-gradable contexts.
This result is far from enough.
His speed is far from meeting the standard.
Current resources are far from sufficient to support the plan.
This level of preparation is far from enough for formal testing.
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