How to Say ‘One’ in Traditional Chinese
一個
yī gè
[yī gè]
💬 Usage Tip: 一個 is often used like "one" before a noun, with 個 as the everyday counting word: 一個杯子, 一個朋友. In fast speech, 一個 is often heard as (yí ge).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[yī]
one
The number one.
我只要一個蘋果。
I only want one apple.
個
gè
[gè]
a
An indefinite article often used with a singular noun.
我看到一個朋友。
I saw a friend.
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