够 gòu
enough
够 (gòu) means "enough" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 够
受
shòu
to receive / to bear / to stand
借口
jièkǒu
excuse
Frequently asked questions
What does 够 (gòu) mean in Chinese?
够 (gòu) means "enough" in Chinese. 够 (gòu) means "enough" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 够 in a sentence?
Use 够 (gòu) the way you would use "enough" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 够?
Common words that pair with 够 include 受. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 够 (gòu) and 变 (biàn)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 够 means "enough"; 变 means "change / become". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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