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HSK 4 6
Stroke order animation for 各

この漢字を含む単語

Usage of

The character (gè) is commonly used to indicate 'each' or 'every' in Mandarin. It often appears before measure words or nouns to emphasize individuality within a group.

Common contexts

  • To express 'each one' or 'each person/thing' in a group, e.g., (each has their own).
  • As a polite form of address like (everyone, all present), often used in formal or public speech.
  • To refer to different places or categories, such as (various places).

Collocations and patterns

  • 各自 (gèzì): each one's own, emphasizing possession.
  • (gèzhǒng): various kinds, used to describe diversity.
  • (gèwèi): everyone (formal), used to address a group politely.

Notes

  • is often followed by a measure word or noun, unlike some pronouns.
  • It differs from (měi), which means 'every' but is more about all members collectively rather than individually.
  • Avoid confusing with (jiē), which is more literary and formal.

Understanding helps learners express individuality within groups and address audiences politely.

例文

我们班的学生各有各的兴趣爱好。

Wǒmen bān de xuéshēng gè yǒu gè de xìngqù àihào.

Each student in our class has their own interests and hobbies.

各位老师,请注意会议时间的变动。

Gèwèi lǎoshī, qǐng zhùyì huìyì shíjiān de biàndòng.

Dear teachers, please pay attention to the change in meeting time.

各地的风俗习惯都有所不同。

Gèdì de fēngsú xíguàn dōu yǒu suǒ bùtóng.

Customs and habits vary in different places.