The Chinese word 各 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is often translated as “each” or “every”, and is commonly used to indicate that something applies to all members of a group. For example, you might say “各位同学” to address a group of students, meaning “each and every one of you students”. 各 can also be used to indicate differences between things or people, as in “各种颜色”, meaning “various colors”. Overall, 各 is a useful word for indicating inclusivity or diversity within a group.
Translation
Pronoun: each, every
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 各有所长 | gè yǒu suǒ cháng | Everyone has their own strengths |
| 各取所需 | gè qǔ suǒ xū | Each takes what they need |
| 各尽所能 | gè jìn suǒ néng | Everyone does their best |
| 各有千秋 | gè yǒu qiān qiū | Each has their own merits |
| 各有所好 | gè yǒu suǒ hǎo | Everyone has their own preferences |
| 各有不同 | gè yǒu bù tóng | Each is different |
| 各有利弊 | gè yǒu lì bì | Each has its pros and cons |
| 各自为政 | gè zì wéi zhèng | Each does things their own way |
HSK
各 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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