够 Stroke Order — How to Write 够
够 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 夕, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
够 Radical and Character Components
够 is a phono-semantic compound: 多 (more) carries the meaning, while 句 indicates the sound.
Radical: 夕 + 8 more strokes
够 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gòu
Meanings of 够 in Chinese
1
gòu够
To be sufficient or enough to satisfy a need or standard.
这点钱够你付房租吗？
Is this amount of money enough for you to pay the rent?
To be fed up with; to have had enough of; to be tired of.
我受够了你的借口！
I'm fed up with your excuses!
To reach; to be sufficient; to qualify for something.
这个架子太高了，我够不着上面的书。
This shelf is too high, I can't reach the books on top.
Common Words and Phrases with 够
1
to break even; to make enough money to cover the cost
这次卖水果虽然没赚多少钱，但至少没亏，算是够本了。
Selling fruit this time didn't make much money, but at least there was no loss, so it's considered breaking even.
2
not up to standard; unqualified
他的成绩够不上重点大学的录取线。
His grades were not up to the admission line for key universities.
3
unable to reach or touch something; beyond one's reach or capability
那个苹果太高了，我够不着。
That apple is too high, I can't reach it.
4
to be up to a certain standard
这个产品的质量够得上国际标准。
The quality of this product is up to international standards.
5
to be able to reach (something)
我个子高，所以书架顶层的书我也够得着
I'm tall, so I can reach the books on the top shelf.
6
Qualified; competent.
他凭借出色的表现锛最终够格入选了校队銆
With his excellent performance, he was finally qualified to be selected for the school team.
7
enough to make both ends meet
我这个月的工资刚好够过儿，没什么多余的钱存起来
My salary this month is just enough to get by; I don't have any extra money to save.
8
A deep and loyal friendship.
我们够交情，有困难的时候你尽管开口，我一定会帮忙。
We're close friends, so if you're ever in trouble, just let me know, and I'll definitely help.
9
Very strong, potent, or intense, often referring to flavor, effect, or degree.
这支乐队的现场表演真是够劲儿，把气氛彻底点燃了！
The band's live performance was incredibly powerful, completely igniting the atmosphere!
10
That's enough! Used to express that a limit has been reached, often with surprise or an admonishing tone.
够了够了，别再给我加菜了，我真的吃不下了。
Enough, enough, please don't add any more dishes for me; I truly can't eat another bite.
11
To be a true friend; to be loyal and supportive.
在我最困难的时候，是你伸出援手，你真是够朋友
When I was in my most difficult time, you lent a helping hand; you are truly a good friend.
12
Really awful or unbearable.
这场烟花表演真是够瞧的，五彩斑斓，震撼人心。
This fireworks display was truly a sight to behold; it was colorful, dazzling, and awe-inspiring.
13
really unbearable; hard to bear
今年夏天没空调，这热天真是够受的
Without air conditioning this summer, this hot weather is really hard to bear.
14
To be sufficient in number or quantity; to be enough or adequate.
这批水果的质量还不够数，不能出货。
The quality of this batch of fruit isn't quite up to standard yet, so it can't be shipped.
15
Quite mean-spirited or malicious (referring to hurtful words or harmful actions).
他刚才那番话真是够损的，完全不顾及别人的感受。
His words just now were truly mean, completely disregarding other people's feelings.
More words with 够
- zú足gòu够Enough; ample; sufficient.
- néng能gòu够can, be able to
- bú不gòu够Not enough, Insufficient
- gòu够dào到reach, get to
- gòu够qiàng戗tough, difficult
- gòu够yòng用Sufficient, Enough
- gòu够bú不gòu够Enough?, Is it enough?
- zú足gòu够gāo高tall enough, high enough
- bú不gòu够duō多not enough, insufficient
- bú不gòu够hǎo好not good enough, insufficient
- dài带gòu够Bring enough, Have enough
- bú不gòu够wán完shàn善Imperfect, Incomplete
- chuān穿gòu够wear enough, dress warmly enough
- bú不gòu够wán完měi美Imperfect, Not perfect
- bú不gòu够yòng用insufficient, not enough
- cái才néng能gòu够only then can, only then could
- xī希wàng望néng能gòu够hope to, wish to
- yuán远yuǎn远bú不gòu够Not nearly enough, Far from enough
- zǎn攒gòu够qián钱save enough money, accumulate enough money
- tā他néng能gòu够He can, He is able to
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Open the tool →Questions about 够
What does 够 mean in Chinese?
够 (gòu) means “To be fed up with” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 够?
够 is pronounced gòu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 够 have?
够 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 够?
够 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 夕. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 够?
The radical of 够 is 夕, and 够 is a phono-semantic compound.
