Definitions
(classifier)
general classifier for people and objects
(noun)
individual; piece
Etymology
Pictograph of one stalk of bamboo. Same as one half of the character for bamboo (竹).
About
The character "个" originated in early Chinese as a term for a bamboo stalk or a single unit, serving as a measure word in classical texts. Its traditional form "個" combines the radical "人" with the component "固", reflecting its function as a counter for persons and items. Over time, the meaning of "个" broadened from a specific reference to bamboo to a general measure word applicable to a wide variety of nouns, and its structure is represented by a minimal two-stroke form.
Example Sentences Hide
我有一个苹果。
他买了三个面包。
这个人很友好。
整个城市都很安静。
请你给我一个机会。
那个问题有点难。
我每个月都去图书馆。
他一个人完成了所有工作。