够
gòu
Enough, sufficient
够 (gòu) — “so… / really…” with 的 (de)
够 (gòu) + Adj. + 的 (de)
HSK 43.0
Pattern diagram
够Adjective的
Rule structure
够 (gòu) + adjective + 的 (de) gives an expressive evaluation: “really, awfully, quite something.” The speaker emphasizes their impression of a quality; the tone may be admiring or critical. The example conveys the cold with an emotional reaction.
Rule structure
够 (gòu) + adjective + 的 (de) gives an expressive evaluation: “really, awfully, quite something.” The speaker emphasizes their impression of a quality; the tone may be admiring or critical. The example conveys the cold with an emotional reaction.
Examples
今天够冷的，我们别出门了。
Jīntiān gòu lěng de, wǒmen bié chūmén le.
Boy, it's cold today — let's not go out.
他跑得够快的！
Tā pǎo de gòu kuài de!
He runs really fast!
Examples
今天够冷的，我们别出门了。
Jīntiān gòu lěng de, wǒmen bié chūmén le.
Boy, it's cold today — let's not go out.
他跑得够快的！
Tā pǎo de gòu kuài de!
He runs really fast!
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “‘so… / really…’ with 的” in Chinese with 够?
Use the structure: 够 (gòu) + Adj. + 的 (de). For example: 今天够冷的，我们别出门了。 — “Boy, it's cold today — let's not go out”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
今天够冷的，我们别出门了。 — “Boy, it's cold today — let's not go out”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 4.
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