个
measure word; single; suffix
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesmeasure word
general measure word for nouns
neutralMost widely used general measure word in Mandarin, applicable to most common nouns.
I bought three apples.
He has a great ambition.
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Our school has a two-week holiday.
This city has five top-tier schools.
Please give me a cup.
measure word
measure word before approximate numbers
neutralUsed to express an approximate quantity or span.
There's only about two or three years between the two brothers.
He can walk about a hundred li in a day.
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This project will take about three to five months to finish.
We need to prepare seven or eight plans for emergencies.
He usually stays about ten days to half a month on each business trip.
measure word
measure word after transitive verbs
informalOften used with short, casual verbs to soften the action.
Let's meet another day.
I want to have a quick chat with you.
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He chatted with his friends and lost track of time.
Let's have a meal first before we leave.
Let me grab something for you.
measure word
measure word between verb and complement
neutralCan be used alone or paired with the potential complement marker '得' to emphasize the degree or continuity of an action.
He finally ate his fill today.
The kids had a wonderful time playing in the park.
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Everyone laughed nonstop, and the atmosphere was very lively.
The rain has been pouring nonstop for three days.
He cleaned the room spotlessly clean.
adjective
single; individual
neutralUsed to describe a single entity or independent status.
This is personal privacy and inconvenient to disclose.
We need to pay attention to the development needs of individuals.
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He lives in a single room alone.
Every individual has the right to express their own opinions.
This single case needs special handling.
suffix
suffix after '些'
informalColloquial suffix used to emphasize plural quantity.
Those flowers are all in bloom and very beautiful.
Can you finish reading all these books?
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There are some good news to tell everyone.
Do you still want those old clothes?
These snacks are enough for us to eat all day.
suffix
suffix after time words
dialectUsed in northern dialects after '昨儿', '今儿', '明儿' to refer to a specific day.
I went for a walk in the park yesterday.
The weather is really nice today, perfect for going out.
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Let's go watch a movie tomorrow.
I have to go on a business trip the day after tomorrow, so I can't accompany you.
I met an old friend the day before yesterday.