Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
個
gè
Description
“个”是中文里最常用的量词，可以用来数很多东西，比如人、水果或者问题。
"个" is the most commonly used measure word in Chinese, used to count many things like people, fruits, or questions.
如果你不知道用哪个量词，用“个”一般也没问题。
If you don't know which measure word to use, using "个" is generally fine.
Meanings
个gè
general measure word for people or things
我买了三个苹果。
I bought three apples.
个gè
individual; single (as in individual person)
他是一个很好的人。
He is a very good person.
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Notes
- Etymology
個 is the traditional form; 个 is the simplified form used in mainland China.
- Nuance
often toneless (neutral tone) 'ge' in speech, though its formal tone is 'gè'.
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