(nà ge) - that one, that (with general measure word) in Mandarin
nàgeTraditional: 那個
Translation
that one, that (with general measure word)
Word origin
那个 (nàge) 'that one' joins the demonstrative 那 'that' with the general measure word 个. 个 is thought to derive from 竹 'bamboo', counting stalks.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 那 (that) + 个 (measure word)
Stroke order
那
个
Examples
，。
I want that one, not this one.
？
Who is that person?
。
That question is very difficult to answer.
。
That boy is my younger brother.
红。
I like that red bag.
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