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How to say “all” in Chinese with 所有 (suǒyǒu)

所有 (suǒyǒu) (+ 的 (de)) + Noun

Expressing "all" with "所有 (suǒyǒu)"

HSK 4Noun Phrases

Rule structure

所有 (suǒyǒu) means "all, every". It modifies a noun and is often used with 都 (dōu) for emphasis. 的 (de) is optional.

Examples

所有的问题都解决了。

Suǒyǒu de wèntí dōu jiějué le.

All problems have been solved.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "all" with "所有 (suǒyǒu)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 所有 (suǒyǒu) (+ 的 (de)) + Noun. For example: 所有的问题都解决了。 — “All problems have been solved.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

所有的问题都解决了。 — “All problems have been solved.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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