个 (gè): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

General measure word

numberdemonstrative + 个 + noun

Use 个 after numbers, 这/那, or 几 when counting people and many common objects. It is the safest beginner measure word, but not a universal replacement for every noun.

This, that, and which one

这那哪 + 个

In 这个, 那个, and 哪个, 个 is normally read with a neutral tone, ge. These forms point to this item, that item, or ask which item.

HSK 3.0 · L1

zhè这

ge个

this one; this

HSK 3.0 · L1

nà那

ge个

that one; that

HSK 3.0 · L1

nǎ哪

ge个

which one

Individual or separate

个 + word part

In words such as 个人, 个别, and 个性, 个 often points to one person, one item, or something individual rather than general.

HSK 5

gè个

rén人

individual; personal

HSK 5

gè个

bié别

individual; isolated

HSK 3

gè个

zi子

height; build

HSK 5

gè个

xìng性

personality; individuality

Practice & Review

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Practice & Review

Resources & Utilities

Fun & Culture

个 (gè): Individual — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 个

Stroke Order Diagrams 个

Printable Writing Worksheet: 个

How to Use 个

General measure word

HSK Vocabulary: 个

Example Sentences

HSK Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical

This, that, and which one

Individual or separate

Related Characters

HSK Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical