够格 (gòu gē) — qualified, up to standard, presentable
Definition
够格 is a verb meaning 'to be qualified / up to standard' — often used in the negative (不够格) to say someone falls short of what's required. Unlike 合格 (meeting a fixed standard), 够格 emphasizes a personal measure of ability or right to do something.
verb
qualifiedup to standardpresentable
Examples
- 。Tā bú gòu gē dāng zhè ge jīng lǐ.He is not qualified to be this manager.
- 够格？Nǐ jué de tā gòu gē zuò yǎn yuán ma?Do you think she is qualified to be an actress?
- 。Tā gēn běn bú gòu dāng lǎo shī de gé.He is simply not qualified to be a teacher.
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