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How to say “every time” in Chinese with 每次 (měi cì)

每次 (měi cì) + Event 1 + 都 (dōu) + Event 2

Expressing "every time" with "每 (měi)" and "都 (dōu)"

HSK 2Basic/Simple Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

The pattern 每次 (měi cì)…都 (dōu)… means "every time… (something happens)… always…" It expresses a habitual correlation between two events. 每 (měi) sets the condition, 都 (dōu) emphasizes the consistent result.

Examples

每次我来，他都在。

Měi cì wǒ lái, tā dōu zài.

Every time I come, he is always here.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "every time" with "每 (měi)" and "都 (dōu)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 每次 (měi cì) + Event 1 + 都 (dōu) + Event 2. For example: 每次我来，他都在。 — “Every time I come, he is always here.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

每次我来，他都在。 — “Every time I come, he is always here.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.

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