四个
How to Understand
四个 means 'four of them' or 'four in total,' and is used to count plural nouns, typically people or objects. It is a numeral phrase rather than a standalone noun, often used when specifying quantity in a general sense.
The character 四 (sì) means 'four,' a common numeral in Chinese. 个 (gè) is a generic measure word used for counting people, objects, or even abstract concepts. Together, 四个 literally translates to 'four + measure word,' forming a quantified expression.
四个 is commonly used in daily conversations to specify the number of items or people, such as 'four books' or 'four friends.' It is also used in expressions like 四个角落 (four corners), which refers to the four directions or parts of something. Understanding this phrase helps learners grasp how Chinese uses measure words with numerals for precise quantity expression.