How to Say ‘One (classifier)’ in Traditional Chinese
一個
yī gè
[ee guh]
💬 Usage Tip: 一個 is said (yí ge), not (yī ge), because 一 changes before another syllable here. You'll hear the same thing in 一杯 and 一天.
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one
The number “one.” Often used with a measure word: “一個… / 一張… / 一包…”.
我給你一個紅包，討個吉利。
I’ll give you a red envelope—just for good luck.
個
gè
[guh]
(measure word) one; a
General measure word used for many objects/people. “一個紅包” = “a red envelope.”
新年我包了一個紅包給你。
For the New Year, I prepared a red envelope for you.
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