一个

一個

yīgè

phrase #44

Meanings

1 one; a; an
2 a certain

Characters

general measure word

Examples

给我一个苹果。

Gěi wǒ yīgè píngguǒ.

Give me an apple.

他是一个好人。

Tā shì yīgè hǎorén.

He is a good person.

我有一个问题。

Wǒyǒu yīgè wèntí.

I have a question.

Tips

grammar

一个 is the most common measure word phrase in Chinese. 个 is the default measure word used when no specific one applies.

usage

In casual speech, 一 is often dropped: 给我个苹果 instead of 给我一个苹果.

Stroke Order

一 yī

个 gè