No. 25 in Chinese
个
A general measure word in Chinese.
In a sentence
我有一个苹果。
I have an apple.
一个 is a common quantifier usage where '个' is a measure word for countable singular items, used here to count '苹果'.
这是一个好机会。
This is a good opportunity.
一个 is used with the adjective phrase '好机会,' meaning 'a good opportunity,' indicating a singular instance.
他是一个非常有才华的人。
He is a very talented person.
一个 is paired with the noun phrase '非常有才华的人,' serving as a general measure word introducing the singular identity.
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