个
個gè
HSK 1
#12 most
frequent character
individual, this, that, size
Measure Word
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
个 was made from 介 by taking away one stroke, and it first meant 'one person or thing'. That sense still matches its use as a general measure word.
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Example Sentences
我有一个苹果。
wǒyǒu yígè píngguǒ 。
I have an apple.
她买了三个书包。
tā mǎi lesān gè shūbāo 。
She bought three backpacks.
这是一个好主意。
zhè shì yígè hǎozhǔyì 。
This is a good idea.
Grammar Points
Same Characters, Different Readings
Homophones
Words Starting With 个
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