足够

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zú gòu
Meaning: Enough
Example
他带了足够的食物去野餐。
zú gòu

📚 How to Understand

足够 (zú gòu) meaning in English
gòu

足够 means 'enough' or 'sufficient,' indicating that a quantity or level meets a need or expectation. It is often used to express adequacy rather than excess.

The character 足 (zú) originally meant 'foot' but came to symbolize 'full' or 'complete.' 够 (gòu) means 'to reach' or 'to be sufficient.' Together, they convey the idea of having enough of something to meet a requirement.

足够 is commonly used in daily conversations to indicate that something is adequate. For example, it can describe food, time, money, or effort. In Chinese culture, being 'enough' often reflects balance and practicality, avoiding unnecessary extravagance.

💬 Example Sentences

他带了足够的食物去野餐。
zú gòu
He brought enough food for the picnic.
她有足够的时间完成作业。
zú gòu
She has enough time to finish her homework.

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