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个
gè
Description
“个”是中文里最常用的量词。
"个" is the most commonly used measure word in Chinese.
当你不知道用哪个量词的时候，用“个”一般都可以。
When you don't know which measure word to use, "个" usually works.
Meanings
个gè
general measure word for people or things
我有三个苹果。
I have three apples.
个gè
individual; single
他个子很高。
He is very tall.
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Notes
- Nuance
个 is the default classifier; use it when unsure, though many nouns have a specific one.
- Etymology
originally written 個 or 箇; simplified to 个 in mainland China.
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