How to Say ‘One person’ in Simplified Chinese
一个人
yī gè rén
[yī guh rén]
💬 Usage Tip: Here 一 is read (yí), not (yī), because 个 is a falling tone. In speech 一个人 can also mean "alone", as in 我一个人去 "I'm going alone".
🇨🇳 In China: When you walk into a restaurant, staff will often ask how many are in your party. Saying 一个人 or holding up a finger is all you need.
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[yī]
one
The number 1; a singular unit.
一张桌子。
One table.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common classifier used with many nouns, as in 'this one' or 'this goal.'
这个办法可以帮助控糖。
This method can help control blood sugar.
人
rén
[rén]
person
Refers to a human being.
人剑合一是最高的境界。
The unity of man and sword is the highest level.
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