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各
gè
each
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)ge T4
1each
2every
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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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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.
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.
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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.
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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lùsurname Lu
格gésquare
客kècustomer
洛luòa river in the Shanxi province; a city
络làosmall net
略lüèplan
阁gécabinet, chamber, pavilion
咯gēfinal particle
酪làocream, cheese; koumiss
胳gēvariant of 胳[gē]
赂lùbribe
骆luòcamel
骼gébone, skeleton; corpse
烙làoto burn, to brand; hot iron
恪kèrespectful, reverent
铬gèchromium
貉háoraccoon dog
硌gèhard, bulging
珞luòa kind of necklace
茖gé
挌gé
絡luòweb, net; to entangle
佫hè
衉kā
袼gēgusset, cloth fitting-sleeve
觡gé
詻è
辂lùchariot, carriage
雒luòfearful; a black horse with a white mane
饹lebuckwheat or sorghum noodles
嗠lào
垎hè
峈luò
峉è
敋gé
洜luò
狢hé
畧lüèapproximately, roughly; outline
笿luò
臵gé
蛒gé
賂lùbribery; to bribe; to present
輅lù
鉻gèchromium
閣gécabinet, chamber, pavilion
頟é
餎lebuckwheat or sorghum noodles
駱luòcamel
鮥luò
鴼luò
鵅luò
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gèjíall levels各級
各国gèguóeach country各國
各类gèlèiall categories各類
各种各样gèzhǒnggèyàngvarious kinds各種各樣
各就各位gèjiùgèwèi(athletics) On your mark!
波多黎各bōduōlígèPuerto Rico, self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States
各界gèjièall walks of life
各式各样gèshìgèyàngvarious各式各樣
各异gèyìall different各異
各人gèréneach one
各色gèsèall kinds
各行各业gèháng-gèyèevery trade各行各業
各方gèfāngall sides
各界人士gèjièrénshìall walks of life
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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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