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个

個
gè
measure word HSK 1 #29

Meanings

  1. 1 general measure word (used for people, objects, and abstract nouns)

Characters

个
gè
general measure word (most common)
Simplified from 個 — the default counter for almost anything

Examples

一个人
yī gè rén
one person
三个苹果
sān gè píngguǒ
three apples
这个很好。
Zhège hěn hǎo.
This one is good.

Tips

grammar
个 is the default measure word when you don't know the specific one. While not always 'correct,' native speakers use 个 as a catch-all in casual speech.
usage
个 is by far the most common measure word in Chinese. When in doubt, using 个 will usually be understood even if a more specific classifier exists.

Stroke Order

个 gè