How to Say ‘A’ in Simplified Chinese
一个
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase [一个] (ye-guh) is used to indicate 'a' or 'an', depending on context.
🇨🇳 In China: The measure word [个] is commonly used in Chinese and is necessary for counting and specifying objects.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
一
[yī]
one
A single unit or thing.
我有一个新项目。
I have a new project.
个
[gè]
measure word
A common measure word used for items.
这是一个好机会。
This is a good opportunity.
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