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个 (ge) — how to say "general measure word" in Chinese
Measure word: 个
个
General measure word
Radicals / Keys
丨
Line
#2 · gǔn · 1 strokes
Collocations
几个人
jǐ ge rén
how many people
三个朋友
sān ge péngyou
three friends
一个人
yí ge rén
one person
Examples
我有一个朋友，他很好。
I have a friend, he is very good.
我有一个朋友
I have a friend.
Mnemonic
[ge-] Gary the giraffe is walking in the zoo when he notices a small ant 🐜 carrying a twig. The twig looks like a perfect 个 general measure tool for the ant’s tiny construction project. Gary marvels at how even the smallest beings use 个 to count and build so wisely.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "general measure word" in Chinese?
"general measure word" in Chinese is 个 (ge).
What does 个 mean in English?
个 (ge) means "General measure word".
How is 个 pronounced?
It is pronounced ge (written as ge). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "general measure word" in Chinese characters?
It is written 个.
What HSK level is 个?
个 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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