How to Say ‘Three dishes are enough’ in Simplified Chinese
三个菜就够了
sān gè cài jiù gòu le
[sahn guh cài jyoe goh le]
💬 Usage Tip: 就 (jiù) before 够了 means "that's already enough, no more needed". It makes the amount sound sufficient. Compare 一个就够了 "one is enough".
Phrase Breakdown
三个菜
sān gè cài
three dishes
三 means 'three', 个 is the measure word, and 菜 means 'dish'.
我们点了三个菜。
We ordered three dishes.
Words in this phrase
三
sān
[sahn]
three
The number three. Used to count guests or items.
三个孩子已经到了。
Three children have already arrived.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common measure word used with many nouns, including people in simple counting.
一个大人和一个孩子。
One adult and one child.
菜
cài
[cài]
dish
A prepared dish of food served at a meal.
我们点了四个菜。
We ordered four dishes.
就够了
jiù gòu le
is enough
就 adds the sense of 'just' or 'only', and 够了 means 'enough'.
一碗就够了。
One bowl is enough.
Words in this phrase
就
jiù
[jyoe]
then; simply; just
就 often shows that something is enough, happens immediately, or follows naturally from what was said before.
您提前一天通知我们就可以。
You just need to notify us one day in advance.
够
gòu
[goh]
enough; sufficient
Means sufficient for a need, such as enough space, time, or seating.
这个位置够宽，可以坐轮椅客人。
This spot is wide enough for a guest using a wheelchair to sit.
了
le
[le]
change-of-state particle
Used with 快…了 to show something is about to happen.
火车快来了。
The train is about to arrive.
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