How to say “enough” in Chinese with 够 (gòu)
Subj. + 够 (gòu) + Predicate (+ 了 (le))
够 (gòu) — enough
Subj. + 够 (gòu) + Predicate (+ 了 (le))
HSK 4Adverbs够 (gòu) — enough
Rule structure
够 (gòu) means "enough". It can directly modify nouns (够钱 (gòu qián)) or adjectives (够好 (gòu hǎo)). 了 (le) indicates sufficiency has been reached.
Rule structure
够 (gòu) means "enough". It can directly modify nouns (够钱 (gòu qián)) or adjectives (够好 (gòu hǎo)). 了 (le) indicates sufficiency has been reached.
Examples
时间够了，别着急。
Shíjiān gòu le, bié zháojí.
There's enough time, don't rush.
Examples
时间够了，别着急。
Shíjiān gòu le, bié zháojí.
There's enough time, don't rush.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “enough” in Chinese with 够?
Use the structure: Subj. + 够 (gòu) + Predicate (+ 了 (le)). For example: 时间够了，别着急。 — “There's enough time, don't rush.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
时间够了，别着急。 — “There's enough time, don't rush.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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