个

gè

the general measure word; used with most nouns

measure wordHSK 3.0 word list · Band 1trad. 個
Dictionary entry

(classifier used before a noun that has no specific classifier); (bound form) individual

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个

See it in sentences

给我一个苹果。

Gěi wǒ yí gè píngguǒ.

English

Give me an apple.

那个人是谁?

Nàge rén shì shéi?

English

Who is that person?

Goes with

  • 一个one of
  • 这个this one
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