Chinese · Question Words

哪个

nǎge

Which

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about a choice between things.

Example

你喜欢哪个颜色?

Which color do you like?

Etymology

'哪个' (nǎge) is a compound of '哪' (which) and '个' (classifier), rooted in the tradition of differentiating objects or subjects within questions.

How & Where It’s Used

'哪个' (nǎge) is commonly used in spoken language within formal and informal registers, often employed to specify choices among known items or people.

Watch “Which” pronunciation on YouTube
question

Related Terms