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HSK 1 word · measure word

ge

general measure word

Traditional:

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3 strokes

Example sentence

我有一个苹果。

Wǒ yǒu yí ge píngguǒ.

I have an apple.

More sentences with

我有三个朋友。

Wǒ yǒu sān ge péngyou.

I have three friends.

你有几个朋友?

Nǐ yǒu jǐ ge péngyou?

How many friends do you have?

这个手表最贵。

Zhè ge shǒubiǎo zuì guì.

This watch is the most expensive.

这个问题很难。

Zhè ge wèntí hěn nán.

This question is difficult.

这个词是什么意思?

Zhè ge cí shì shénme yìsi?

What does this word mean?

这个问题被老师发现了。

Zhè ge wèntí bèi lǎoshī fāxiàn le.

This problem was discovered by the teacher.

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Frequently asked questions about

What does 个 mean?
个 (ge) means "general measure word" in English. It is an HSK 1 vocabulary word.
What is the traditional form of 个?
The traditional Chinese form of 个 is 個.
How many strokes does 个 have?
个 has 3 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 个 in?
个 is part of the HSK 1 word list, so it belongs to the beginner vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.