How to Say ‘One; a’ in Simplified Chinese
一个
yī gè
[ee guh]
💬 Usage Tip: [一个] is the basic way to say "one/a" before many nouns: [一个孩子], [一个人], [一个问题]. [一] before [个] is said (yí), not (yī).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number 'one.' Before 个, it forms the common counting phrase 一个.
我们有一个孩子对牛奶过敏。
We have one child who is allergic to milk.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common measure word used for many nouns, including children in everyday speech.
一个孩子不能吃太甜的点心。
One child cannot eat desserts that are too sweet.
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