(zhè ge) - this one, this (with general measure word) in Mandarin
zhègeTraditional: 這個
Translation
this one, this (with general measure word)
Word origin
这个 (zhège) 'this one' joins 这 (zhè, 'this') with the general measure word 个 (ge). 个 (traditional 個) is the all-purpose classifier, often linked to a tally of bamboo 竹.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 这 (zhè, 'this') + 个 (ge, general measure word)
Stroke order
这
个
Examples
？
How much is this one?
。
I like this colour.
。
This question is very important.
。
I cannot answer this question.
。
This gift is for mum.
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