gau3 hau4夠喉够喉
Jyutpinggau3 hau4
Yalegau hàuh
Definition
To be fully satisfied; to have had one's fill of an enjoyable activity.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Originally referring to the physical sensation of swallowing enough alcohol to feel satisfied, this expression has evolved to describe any situation where one feels a craving for more. It is frequently used in contexts involving entertainment, food, or hobbies where the experience ends too abruptly for the participant's liking. When someone says they are 唔夠喉, they are expressing a desire to continue the activity because they were genuinely enjoying it.
Examples
This movie was so good, I still wanted more after it finished.
Did you have enough fun playing video games last night?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 夠鐘, which means time is up. While 夠喉 implies a subjective feeling of wanting more, 夠鐘 is an objective statement about a scheduled end time.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
