够 (gòu) - Enough, sufficient & to reach a certain extent or standard

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够 · gòu

Enough, sufficient;

to reach a certain extent or standard;

adequate in quantity or degree.

Enough, sufficientto reach a certain extent or standardadequate in quantity or degree.

Usage highlights

enoughnot enoughbarely enoughenough to eatenough to usereach the standard

Synonyms

  • 足— sufficient, full
  • 充足— abundant, ample

Antonyms

  • 缺— lack, be short of
  • 欠— owe, be deficient

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I have had enough to eat (吃饱了).
  • This room is big enough (够大).
  • Do you have enough money?(钱够吗?)
  • That's enough for now (够了).

Collocations

  • enough(足够)
  • not enough(不够)
  • barely enough(刚够)
  • enough to eat(够吃)
  • enough to use(够用)
  • reach the standard(够格)

Idioms

  • Not enough to go around(不够分)
  • Not up to the standard(不够格)
  • Can't get enough of it(够不够)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the concept of sufficiency and adequacy in Chinese culture.
  • Often used to express satisfaction with what one has.
  • Reflects the cultural value of contentment and moderation.

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