COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 个 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tally 丨 of people 人
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How to Write 个 (gè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(classifier used before a noun that has no specific classifier)
gèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gè / ge
个
(classifier used before a noun that has no specific classifier)
Common words
nà ge
那个
that one; that thing; that (as opposed to this); (used before a verb or adjective for emphasis)
nǎ gè
哪个
which; who
zhè ge
这个
(pronoun) this; (adjective) this
gè zi
个子
height; stature; build; size
gè gè
各个
every; various; separately, one by one
zhěng gè
整个
whole; entire; total
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
个
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 个
Say “gè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 个
Common words and phrases
nà ge
that one; that thing; that (as opposed to this); (used before a verb or adjective for emphasis)
nǎ gè
which; who
zhè ge
(pronoun) this; (adjective) this
gè zi
height; stature; build; size
gè gè
every; various; separately, one by one
zhěng gè
whole; entire; total
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“个”。
Zhège zì shì “gè”.
This character is “个”.
我正在学习“个”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gè” zì.
I am learning the character “个”.
请写一遍“个”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gè”.
Please write “个” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 个?
个 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 个 (gè) mean?
个 (gè) means (classifier used before a noun that has no specific classifier).
What is the radical of 个?
The radical of 个 is 丨, associated with Not yet classified.