Counting Things

In Cantonese, when counting things, you need a “measure word” (classifier) between the number and the noun. 個 is the most common one, use it when you're unsure!

• go3個general classifier

Pattern: Number + Classifier + Noun. For example, “one apple” is 一個蘋果. Let's practice!

• jat1 go3 ping4 gwo2一個蘋果one apple

Important: When counting things, use 兩 instead of 二 for “two”. For example, “兩個人” (two people), not “二個人”.

• loeng5兩two (before classifiers)
• ji6二two (standalone)