个 (ge) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 个 (ge) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 个 (ge) means "individual; (measure word)". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 丨.

Q: How do you write 个 stroke by stroke?

个 has 3 strokes. The radical is 丨. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 个 and 丨?

个 (ge) and 丨 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 个?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 丨. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 个?

Common words containing 个 include: 个人 (gè rén) — individual; personal; 两个 (liǎng gè) — two (of something); 这个 (zhè ge) — this; this one.

How to Write 个

The character 个 (ge) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丨 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

个 is pronounced ge in Mandarin Chinese. It means individual; (measure word).

This is a polyphonic character with readings: ge, gě, gè.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 个 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 个

个人 gè rén

individual; personal

两个 liǎng gè

two (of something)

这个 zhè ge

this; this one

自个儿 zì gěr

Oneself.

Example Sentences

这是我的个人爱好。

zhè shì wǒ de gè rén ài hào

This is my personal hobby.

我有两个哥哥。

wǒ yǒu liǎng gè gē gē

I have two older brothers.

这个多少钱？

zhè ge duō shǎo qián

How much is this?

他喜欢自个儿在家看书。

tā xǐ huān zì gěr zài jiā kàn shū

He likes to read books by himself at home.

Similar Characters

丨 gǔn

丩 jiū

丫 yā

Practice Writing 个 (ge)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 个

What does 个 (ge) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 个 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 个 and 丨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 个?

What common words use 个?

How to Write 个 (ge)