HSK 4, r, 6 strokes, radical 口, rank #1878, Medium
各
gè
every
HSK 4, r, 6 strokes, radical 口, rank #1878, Medium
各
gè
individual; each, every; all
HSK 4, r, 6 strokes, radical 口, rank #1878, Medium
gè(ge4) T4
1each
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March 24, 2026
各gè(ge4)
The character 各 (gè) means 'each' or 'every' and is used to refer to individuals or items in a group. It emphasizes individuality among items or people while still acknowledging a collective context, such as in phrases like 各自 (gè zì), meaning 'each one' or 'individually'.
Strokes6Radical口Frequency#1878DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, emphasizing individuality while still being part of a group is important. The concept of 各自 (gè zì) reflects the value placed on personal responsibility and autonomy within communal settings.
Memory Tip
Picture a group of various fruits: each fruit represents an individual, and the character 各 (gè) looks like a person pointing to each fruit, emphasizing the idea of 'each one'. Remember that the pronunciation 'gè' sounds like 'get', as if you are getting each fruit from the group.
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AI Study Notes for 各
Quick Contrast
各 (gè) vs 每 (měi) — use 各 when emphasizing individuality within a group, while 每 is used to denote 'every' in a more collective sense.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 各 (gè) with 所有 (suǒ yǒu), which means 'all' in a collective sense. 各 is more about individuality, so be cautious when using it in collective statements. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is particularly prevalent in written Chinese.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 各 connects well with other words expressing quantity and distribution, such as 每 (měi, 'every') and 所有 (suǒ yǒu, 'all'). Focus on using 各 in sentences about distribution or individuality to strengthen your understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 各 (gè) with 每 (měi) when trying to convey 'each' or 'every'. For example, saying 每个人都应该努力 (měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi nǔ lì) instead of 各个人都应该努力 (gè gè rén dōu yīng gāi nǔ lì) is incorrect; use 各 to emphasize individuality.
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Pictograph of a foot (夂) entering an opening, (口), the opposite of 出 (exit). Based on the original meaning "enter", unrelated to the current meaning "each", which is a phonetic loan.
Pictograph of a foot (夂) entering an opening, (口), the opposite of 出 (exit). Based on the original meaning "enter", unrelated to the current meaning "each", which is a phonetic loan.
1The giveawayWalking 夂 and talking 口
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 各?
Decomposition of 各
IDS Structure⿱夂口
各Full Character
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夂zhi3
top
口kou3
bottom
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 各?
How to say each in Chinese
“each” in Chinese is各gè
The character 各 (gè) means 'each' or 'every' and is used to refer to individuals or items in a group. It emphasizes individuality among items or people while still acknowledging a collective context, such as in phrases like 各自 (gè zì), meaning 'each one' or 'individually'.
When to use 各
Common mistakes include confusing 各 (gè) with 所有 (suǒ yǒu), which means 'all' in a collective sense. 各 is more about individuality, so be cautious when using it in collective statements. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is particularly prevalent in written Chinese.
各 or something close to it
各 (gè) vs 每 (měi) — use 各 when emphasizing individuality within a group, while 每 is used to denote 'every' in a more collective sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 各 (gè) with 每 (měi) when trying to convey 'each' or 'every'. For example, saying 每个人都应该努力 (měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi nǔ lì) instead of 各个人都应该努力 (gè gè rén dōu yīng gāi nǔ lì) is incorrect; use 各 to emphasize individuality.
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Grammar Patterns of 各
各 functions as a pronoun — it stands in for a noun. Use it in the same positions as nouns (subject before verb, object after). Plurals are formed by adding 们 (我们, 他们). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
At this meeting, every representative can express their opinion.
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各城市都有自己的历史和风景名胜。
Gè chéngshì dōu yǒu zìjǐ de lìshǐ hé fēngjǐng míngshèng.
Every city has its own history and scenic spots.
Cultural Notes for 各
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In Chinese culture, the concept of '各' emphasizes the importance of individual perspectives and contributions, reflecting the value placed on diversity within unity.
Word Family of 各
Compounds51
路Lu4surname Lu
格ge2square
客ke4customer
洛Luo4a river in the Shanxi province; a city
络lao4small net
略lüe4plan
阁ge2cabinet, chamber, pavilion
咯ge1final particle
酪lao4cream, cheese; koumiss
胳ge1variant of 胳[gē]
赂lu4bribe
骆Luo4camel
骼ge2bone, skeleton; corpse
烙lao4to burn, to brand; hot iron
恪Ke4respectful, reverent
铬ge4chromium
貉hao2raccoon dog
硌ge4hard, bulging
珞luo4a kind of necklace
茖
挌
絡luo4web, net; to entangle
佫
衉
袼ge1gusset, cloth fitting-sleeve
觡
詻
辂lu4chariot, carriage
雒luo4fearful; a black horse with a white mane
饹le5buckwheat or sorghum noodles
嗠
垎
峈
峉
敋
洜
狢
畧lüe4approximately, roughly; outline
笿
臵
蛒
賂lu4bribery; to bribe; to present
輅
鉻ge4chromium
閣ge2cabinet, chamber, pavilion
頟
餎le5buckwheat or sorghum noodles
駱luo4camel
鮥
鴼
鵅
Words Containing This Character20
各gèeach
各位gèwèieverybody
各种gèzhǒngevery kind of各種
各地gèdìvarious regions
各自gèzìeach
各个gègèevery各個
各级all levels各級
各国each country各國
各类all categories各類
各种各样various kinds各種各樣
各就各位(athletics) On your mark!
波多黎各Puerto Rico, self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States
各界all walks of life
各式各样gèshìgèyàngvarious各式各樣
各异all different各異
各人each one
各色all kinds
各行各业every trade各行各業
各方all sides
各界人士all walks of life
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 各
各 (gè) emphasizes individuality among items or people, while 每 (měi) emphasizes a collective idea of 'every' without the individuality aspect. For example, 各个 (gè gè) means 'each and every one,' whereas 每个人 (měi gè rén) means 'every person' as a whole.
各 (gè) means 'each' or 'every' in Chinese. It is used to refer to individual items or people in a group, emphasizing their uniqueness. For example, in the phrase 各自 (gè zì), it translates to 'each one's own.'
You can use 各 (gè) in sentences to indicate distribution among multiple subjects. For example, 各国 (gè guó) means 'each country,' and 各人 (gè rén) translates to 'everyone.' It's often used to emphasize the individuality of each element mentioned.
You can use 各 in sentences like 各个地方都有他的朋友 (gè gè dì fāng dōu yǒu tā de péng yǒu), meaning 'Every place has his friends'.
Not necessarily; while 各 indicates individuality, it can be paired with other words to form expressions that may slightly change its nuance.
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