How to Say ‘One; a’ in Simplified Chinese
一个
yī gè
[ee guh]
💬 Usage Tip: [一] is pronounced (yí) before [个], not (yī). This same change happens before many measure words, like [一杯] (yì? no: [一杯] is said with changed [一] too) and [一本].
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
一 means one; it is often used before measure words.
请给我们安排一个靠窗的位置。
Please arrange one window-side seat for us.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
个 is the most common measure word, used with many nouns.
我想订一个安静一点的包间。
I’d like to book a slightly quieter private room.
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