How to Say ‘That's enough.’ in Simplified Chinese
够了。
gòu le
[goh le]
🇨🇳 In China: Hosts often keep piling food onto your plate. You may need to say this a few times with a smile before they believe you.
Phrase Breakdown
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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