Meanings of 够呛
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够呛 (gòuqiàng) vs 难受 (nánshòu): use 够呛 for exaggeration or intensity, while 难受 focuses on discomfort without the same level of intensity.
This phrase is typically used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in formal writing or speeches. It often collocates with words like '热' (hot) or '冷' (cold) to emphasize unbearable temperatures. Be mindful of the tones, as a mispronunciation could change the meaning.
Though not part of the official HSK vocabulary, 够呛 can be encountered in conversational contexts. Students should focus on understanding its emotional and exaggerated connotations, as well as similar informal expressions to enhance their conversational skills.
Learners sometimes confuse 够呛 with similar expressions like 够了 (enough) or 呛人 (choke someone). For example, saying '今天够了呛' is incorrect; the correct usage would be '今天真够呛' to convey the sense of unbearable heat.
Pronunciation of 够呛
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How to say unbearable in Chinese
“unbearable” in Chinese is够呛
够呛 is an informal expression used to describe something that is unbearable, extreme, or difficult to tolerate. It often conveys a sense of exaggeration or intensity, such as in situations that are overly hot, cold, or difficult, highlighting the speaker's emotional response to the experience.
When to use 够呛
This phrase is typically used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in formal writing or speeches. It often collocates with words like '热' (hot) or '冷' (cold) to emphasize unbearable temperatures. Be mindful of the tones, as a mispronunciation could change the meaning.
够呛 or something close to it
够呛 (gòuqiàng) vs 难受 (nánshòu): use 够呛 for exaggeration or intensity, while 难受 focuses on discomfort without the same level of intensity.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 够呛 with similar expressions like 够了 (enough) or 呛人 (choke someone). For example, saying '今天够了呛' is incorrect; the correct usage would be '今天真够呛' to convey the sense of unbearable heat.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 够呛
You can say, '今天太热了，真够呛！' (It's so hot today, it's really unbearable!).
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