个子 (gè zi) — height (of a person), stature

Definition

Spoken, everyday word for a person's height or build. 身高 is the neutral/standard term; 身材 emphasizes overall body shape. 高 is the adjective 'tall.'

noun
height (of a person)stature

Examples

  • 个子
    Tā de gè zi hěn gāo.
    He is very tall.
  • 个子
    Nǐ de gè zi yǒu duō gāo?
    How tall are you?
  • 个子
    Tā de gè zi bǐ jiào ǎi.
    She is relatively short.

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