(zhè ge) - this one, this (with general measure word) in Mandarin

zhège

Traditional: 這個

Also read zhèi ge colloquial reading

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Translation

this one, this (with general measure word)

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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

Stroke order for 这

这

Stroke order for 个

个

Examples

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How much is this one?

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I like this colour.

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This question is very important.

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I cannot answer this question.

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This gift is for mum.

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 5: 这个, 你们, 呢 and 7 more words.