个
个 (gè) means “general measure word”. It is made of 人 + 丨 and has 3 strokes, and is an HSK 1 word.
Break 个 into its parts
What 个 is made of
- 人 rén — person
- 丨 — vertical stroke
Origin hint: A tally 丨 of people 人 (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences
我有一个妹妹。Wǒ yǒu yī gè mèimei.I have a younger sister.
你要几个苹果？Nǐ yào jǐ gè píngguǒ?How many apples do you want?
Also built with 人
Quick facts
| Pinyin | gè |
|---|---|
| Meaning | general measure word |
| Strokes | 3 |
| Radical | 丨 (vertical line, #2) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | HSK 3.0 · Level 1 · HSK 2.0 · Level 1 |
Questions about 个
What does 个 mean?
个 (gè) means “general measure word”.
How many strokes does 个 have?
个 has 3 strokes.
What is the radical of 个?
The radical of 个 is 丨 (gǔn, “vertical line”), Kangxi radical number 2.
What parts make up 个?
个 is made of 人 (person) and 丨 (vertical stroke).
Which HSK level is 个?
个 is in HSK 3.0 · Level 1 and HSK 2.0 · Level 1.
Learn 个 with its group
It is part of HSK 1 · Group 9: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.