# Mandarin Chinese: Number + 个人

Difficulty: beginner

To say how many people, use the number + 个 + 人. 个 (gè) is the most common measure word. So 'eight people' is 八个人. Simple!

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [八](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/eight.md) | /bā/ | Eight |
| [半](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/half.md) | /bàn/ | Half |
| [杯子](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/cupglass.md) | /bēi zi/ | Cup/Glass |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Number + 个人" in Mandarin Chinese?

To say how many people, use the number + 个 + 人. 个 (gè) is the most common measure word. So 'eight people' is 八个人. Simple!

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Describing People: 你很 + Adjective](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/describing-people-adjective.md) (beginner)
- [Point and Ask: 这个是什么？](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/point-and-ask.md) (beginner)
- [The Four Tones](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/the-four-tones.md) (beginner)

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