量词
Measure word for “person” in Chinese
The measure word for person in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个人 (yí gè rén) means "one person". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 位.
- 两个人liǎng gè réntwo persons
- 这个人zhè ge rénthis person
- 那几个人nà jǐ gè rénthose few persons
Person is 人 (rén), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for person in Chinese?
The measure word for person in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个人 (yí gè rén) means "one person". 位 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 人?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 人.