How to say “every” in Chinese with 每 (měi)
每 (měi) + Measure Word (+ Noun)
Expressing "every" with "每 (měi)"
每 (měi) + Measure Word (+ Noun)
HSK 2Numbers and Measure WordsExpressing "every" with "每 (měi)"
Rule structure
每 (měi) means "every" or "each." It is used with a measure word (or the noun directly if it's a measure word itself, like 天 (tiān)) and often pairs with 都 (dōu) in the main clause.
Rule structure
每 (měi) means "every" or "each." It is used with a measure word (or the noun directly if it's a measure word itself, like 天 (tiān)) and often pairs with 都 (dōu) in the main clause.
Examples
每个人都很忙。
Měi gè rén dōu hěn máng.
Everyone is busy.
Examples
每个人都很忙。
Měi gè rén dōu hěn máng.
Everyone is busy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "every" with "每 (měi)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 每 (měi) + Measure Word (+ Noun). For example: 每个人都很忙。 — “Everyone is busy.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
每个人都很忙。 — “Everyone is busy.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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