gau3 lik6夠力够力

Jyutpinggau3 lik6

Yalegau lihk

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Strong enough, or having sufficient power and energy to support or endure something.

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How it's used

Focuses on the capacity to withstand weight or the physical stamina to complete a task. It is frequently used to describe inanimate objects like furniture or structural supports that might fail under pressure. When applied to people, it often implies a lack of physical strength or stamina required for a specific exertion.

Examples

nei5你bun1搬m4唔bun1搬dak1得juk1郁aa4呀，gau3夠m4唔gau3夠lik6力㗎？

Can you move it, or are you not strong enough?

ni1呢go3個gaa3架m4唔gau3夠lik6力，baai2擺m4唔dou3到gam3咁do1多syu1書。

This shelf isn't strong enough to hold so many books.

Common phrases

m4唔gau3夠lik6力

not strong enough

gau3夠lik6力hei3氣

have enough physical strength

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe mental capacity or intelligence, as it strictly refers to physical strength or structural load-bearing capacity. For mental ability, use terms like 醒目 or 聰明 instead.