(měi gè) - every, each person or thing in Mandarin

měigè

Traditional: 每個

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Translation

every, each person or thing

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Word origin

每个 (měi gè) 'each one' joins 每 'every' with the all-purpose measure word 个. 个 is itself thought to derive from 竹 'bamboo', counting bamboo stalks.

Origin
compound
Root
每 (every) + 个 (measure word)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 每

每

Stroke order for 个

个

Examples

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Every person has a dream.

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I go to see Mum every weekend.

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Please hand one out to each person.

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Every student must work hard.

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Every room is very clean.

每个 (měi gè) - every, each person or thing.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 10: 每个, 怎么回事, 其实 and 4 more words.