Breakdown of zhè gè ānpái kànqǐlái tèbié róngyì, wǒ xiǎng shìshi.
我wǒ
I
这zhè
this
个gè
noun classifier
Used when counting nouns or when specifying a specific instance of a noun.
There are also classifiers for people, for bound items such as books and magazines, for cups/glasses, etc.
The classifier 个 is a general one that can be used for any of these.
Questions & Answers about zhè gè ānpái kànqǐlái tèbié róngyì, wǒ xiǎng shìshi.
Why is 个 after 这?
Chinese requires a measure word between a demonstrative/number and a noun. 这 + 个 + 安排 = “this + (generic classifier) + arrangement.”
- 个 is the all-purpose classifier and is fine here.
- A more formal choice is 项: 这项安排 (“this item of arrangement”).
Can I say 这安排 without a measure word?
Not in standard speech or writing. You need a classifier: 这个安排/这项安排. Dropping the classifier appears only in headlines, notes, or dialect-influenced speech—avoid it as a learner.
How do people naturally pronounce 这个?
Common variants:
- zhège (standard; 个 is neutral tone: ge)
- zhèi ge / zhèige (very common colloquial variant where 这 sounds like “zhèi”) All are acceptable; keep 个 neutral.
What does 看起来 do here?
看起来 + adjective/phrase means “looks/seems (from appearance).” It’s not literal “look + stand up.”
Examples:
- 看起来很贵 = “It looks expensive.”
- 看起来像新的一样 = “It looks like new.”
Difference between 看起来, 看上去, 看来, and 看着?