Writing
个子 (gèzi) — how to say "height" in Chinese
个子
Height, stature
noun
Character composition
个
individual, single
子
noun suffix
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
丨
Line
#2 · gǔn · 1 stroke
Synonyms
Collocations
个子矮
gèzi ǎi
short
个子小
gèzi xiǎo
small stature
个子高
gèzi gāo
tall
Examples
打篮球的运动员通常个子都很高。
Basketball players are usually very tall.
他个子很高。
He is very tall.
Mnemonic
[gèzi-] Gizmo the Goblin measures his height with a 个 ruler, amazed that his 子 stature 📏 matches the legendary "Goblin King" standard. "个子 Height is my ticket to the goblin throne!" he exclaims, reveling in his individual achievement.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "height" in Chinese?
"height" in Chinese is 个子 (gèzi).
个子 meaning in English
个子 (gèzi) means "Height, stature".
How is 个子 pronounced?
It is pronounced gèzi (written as gezi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "height" in Chinese characters?
It is written 个子: 个 has 3 strokes, 子 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 个子?
个子 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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