How to emphasize quantity in Chinese with 都 (dōu)
Subj. + 都 (dōu) + Predicate / Verb Phrase
都 (dōu) — emphasizing quantity
Subj. + 都 (dōu) + Predicate / Verb Phrase
HSK 2Adverbs都 (dōu) — emphasizing quantity
Rule structure
都 (dōu) is used to emphasize that a statement applies to all items or people within a mentioned scope, meaning "all" or "both." It must be placed before the verb or adjective.
Rule structure
都 (dōu) is used to emphasize that a statement applies to all items or people within a mentioned scope, meaning "all" or "both." It must be placed before the verb or adjective.
Examples
大家都来了。
Dàjiā dōu lái le.
Everyone came.
Examples
大家都来了。
Dàjiā dōu lái le.
Everyone came.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “emphasizing quantity” in Chinese with 都?
Use the structure: Subj. + 都 (dōu) + Predicate / Verb Phrase. For example: 大家都来了。 — “Everyone came.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
大家都来了。 — “Everyone came.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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