够了。
zh phrase 02788
That's enough.
直訳: Sufficient / Enough (够) + Completed action/state particle (了)
15秒でわかる
- Use it to stop someone from giving you more food.
- Use it to tell a friend to stop teasing you.
- Be careful with the tone; it can sound quite angry.
意味
This is a versatile way to say you've had enough of something, whether it's food being served or a friend's annoying jokes.
主な例文
3 / 6At a restaurant with a friend
够了，我吃不下了。
That's enough, I can't eat anymore.
A friend is telling a bad joke
好了，够了！别说了。
Okay, enough! Stop talking.
Declining more help from a colleague
这些已经够了，谢谢你的帮助。
These are already enough, thanks for your help.
文化的背景
Directness is often avoided. Using '够了' is a sign that you are truly frustrated. Similar usage, but often softened with '好了啦' (hǎo le la).
Tone matters
Saying it with a smile makes it a joke; saying it with a flat face makes it a boundary.
15秒でわかる
- Use it to stop someone from giving you more food.
- Use it to tell a friend to stop teasing you.
- Be careful with the tone; it can sound quite angry.
What It Means
够了 is your go-to phrase for setting boundaries. It literally means "enough already." You use it when a limit has been reached. It can be a physical limit, like a full stomach. It can also be an emotional limit, like losing your patience. It is short, sharp, and very effective.
How To Use It
Say it clearly and concisely. You don't need a long sentence. If someone is pouring tea, a soft 够了，谢谢 works perfectly. If someone is teasing you, a firm 够了！ stops them in their tracks. It acts like a verbal stop sign. You can add 已经 (already) before it for extra emphasis.
When To Use It
Use it at the dinner table when you are full. Use it while shopping when you have enough items. Use it in an argument to end the discussion. It is great for taxi drivers who keep talking. It also works when your friend keeps sending you memes. Use it whenever a quantity or an action needs to stop.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it with your boss during a performance review. It can sound very rude or dismissive to superiors. Avoid using it with elders unless you are joking. If you say it too loudly, it sounds like an angry command. In formal service settings, use 可以了 instead for a softer tone. Don't use it if you actually want more of something!
Cultural Background
Chinese culture often values harmony and "saving face." However, 够了 is a direct way to communicate. In family settings, mothers often say this to children who are misbehaving. It reflects a shift from polite indirectness to clear boundary setting. It is a very "real" phrase used in daily life. It shows you are comfortable enough to be direct.
Common Variations
已经够了(It's already enough)完全够了(Totally enough)够了够了(Repeating it makes it sound more casual or hurried)这就够了(This is enough)受够了(I've had enough/I'm fed up - much stronger and more emotional)
使い方のコツ
The phrase is neutral but leans toward informal. Its meaning is heavily dependent on intonation; a short, clipped delivery sounds like a reprimand, while a softer delivery is just a statement of fact.
Tone matters
Saying it with a smile makes it a joke; saying it with a flat face makes it a boundary.
例文
6够了，我吃不下了。
That's enough, I can't eat anymore.
A standard way to decline more food.
好了，够了！别说了。
Okay, enough! Stop talking.
Used to playfully or firmly stop an annoying action.
这些已经够了，谢谢你的帮助。
These are already enough, thanks for your help.
Adding 'already' and 'thank you' makes it professional.
够了够了，手机要炸了！
Enough already, my phone is going to explode!
Doubling the phrase adds a sense of urgency and humor.
我真的受够了！
I've really had enough!
Adding 'shòu' (to endure) makes it very emotional and strong.
够了，就这些吧。
That's enough, just these ones.
A practical way to conclude a transaction.
自分をテスト
Which is the most polite way to say 'enough' when eating?
The waiter asks if you want more wine. You say:
Adding '谢谢' makes it polite.
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練習問題バンク
1 問題The waiter asks if you want more wine. You say:
Adding '谢谢' makes it polite.
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よくある質問
1 問It depends on the context. Use with caution.
関連フレーズ
受够了
specialized formFed up
