Definition
够用 is a stative verb phrase meaning that something is enough or sufficient for one's needs or purposes. It functions as a predicate and is often used with 很 or 不. Unlike 'have enough' in English, it does not require a separate verb for 'have'.
v.p.
to be enough for useto be sufficient for one's needs
Examples
- 够用，。Zhèxiē qián hěn gòu yòng, nǐ búyòng zài dài le.This money is enough for use; you don't need to bring more.
- 。Wǒ juéde zhège fángjiān de kōngjiān bú gòu yòng le.I think the space in this room is no longer sufficient.
- 够用，。Zhèxiē cáiliào yǐjīng gòu yòng le, búyòng zài mǎi le.These materials are already enough; no need to buy more.
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