个
gè
General measure word
How to use the measure word 个 (gè) in Chinese
Number + 个 (gè) + Noun
个 (gè) — measure word for counting
HSK 1Numbers
Number + 个 (gè) + Noun
HSK 1Numbers个 (gè) — measure word for counting
Rule structure
个 (gè) is the most common measure word in Chinese. It is placed between a number and a noun. Literally, 三个苹果 (sān gè píng guǒ) (sān gè píngguǒ) can be understood as “three pieces/items of apples.”
Rule structure
个 (gè) is the most common measure word in Chinese. It is placed between a number and a noun. Literally, 三个苹果 (sān gè píng guǒ) (sān gè píngguǒ) can be understood as “three pieces/items of apples.”
Examples
我有三个苹果。
Wǒ yǒu sān gè píngguǒ.
I have three apples.
她买了五个苹果。
Tā mǎi le wǔgè píngguǒ.
She bought five apples.
我有一个妹妹。
Wǒ yǒu yīgè mèimei.
I have a younger sister.
Examples
我有三个苹果。
Wǒ yǒu sān gè píngguǒ.
I have three apples.
她买了五个苹果。
Tā mǎi le wǔgè píngguǒ.
She bought five apples.
我有一个妹妹。
Wǒ yǒu yīgè mèimei.
I have a younger sister.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “measure word for counting” in Chinese with 个?
Use the structure: Number + 个 (gè) + Noun. For example: 我有三个苹果。 — “I have three apples”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我有三个苹果。 — “I have three apples”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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