How to Say ‘This fish’ in Simplified Chinese
这个鱼
zhè gè yú
[juh guh yoo]
💬 Usage Tip: 个 is the all-purpose counting word, and it can stand in for more specific ones when you point at a dish: 这个菜 "this dish". Strictly, fish takes 条, as in 这条鱼, but 这个 is fine in conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common measure word used with many nouns, including people in simple counting.
一个大人和一个孩子。
One adult and one child.
鱼
yú
[yoo]
fish
A common dish item that may be included in a set meal or special menu.
家庭套餐里有鱼。
The family set meal includes fish.
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