HSK 1 · VERSION 2.0#13
Measure Word “gè”
个
How it works
个 (gè) is the most common measure word in Chinese. It is used with many nouns, especially at the beginner level.
The pattern
Number + 个 + Noun
Example sentences
一个人
one person
两个学生
two students
我有三个朋友。
I have three friends.
Usage note
Even though some nouns have their own measure words, HSK1 learners often begin with 个.