English–Chinese

“be enough” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingòu

Example

时间够吗?shí jiān gòu ma

Is there enough time?

Illustration for 够 (be enough)

How to say “be enough” in Chinese

“Be enough” in Chinese is 够 (gòu).

A needed supply or condition crosses the line from insufficient to sufficient.

Full entry for 够: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 够

饭菜够吃。fàn cài gòu chī

There is enough food to eat.

Tips for using 够

  • Chinese uses 够不够 (gòu bu gòu, "enough or not enough") for a direct sufficiency check, whereas 不够 (bù gòu, "not enough") states that the needed level has not been reached.

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