到处
dàochù
Everywhere
到处 (dào chǔ) — everywhere, all over
Subj. + 到处 (dàochù) + Verb
HSK 33.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what到处Action
Rule structure
Before a verb, 到处 (dàochù) means “everywhere” or “in many places.” It describes an action across different places: 到处找 (dàochù zhǎo), “look everywhere.” Unlike 都 (dōu), “all,” it primarily refers to the places where the action occurs.
Rule structure
Before a verb, 到处 (dàochù) means “everywhere” or “in many places.” It describes an action across different places: 到处找 (dàochù zhǎo), “look everywhere.” Unlike 都 (dōu), “all,” it primarily refers to the places where the action occurs.
Examples
他到处找他的手机。
Tā dàochù zhǎo tā de shǒujī.
He is looking for his phone everywhere.
公园里到处都是人。
Gōngyuán li dàochù dōu shì rén.
There are people everywhere in the park.
Examples
他到处找他的手机。
Tā dàochù zhǎo tā de shǒujī.
He is looking for his phone everywhere.
公园里到处都是人。
Gōngyuán li dàochù dōu shì rén.
There are people everywhere in the park.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “everywhere, all over” in Chinese with 到处?
Use the structure: Subj. + 到处 (dàochù) + Verb. For example: 他到处找他的手机。 — “He is looking for his phone everywhere”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他到处找他的手机。 — “He is looking for his phone everywhere”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 3.
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