How to say “everyone” in Chinese with 都 (dōu)
Question Word + 都 (dōu) + Verb/Adj.
Expressing "every" with question words
Question Word + 都 (dōu) + Verb/Adj.
HSK 3Basic/Simple Sentence PatternsExpressing "every" with question words
Rule structure
Question Word (谁 (shéi), 什么 (shénme), 哪儿 (nǎ ér) (nǎr)) + 都 (dōu) means "everyone," "everything," "everywhere" in affirmative sentences, indicating no exceptions.
Rule structure
Question Word (谁 (shéi), 什么 (shénme), 哪儿 (nǎ ér) (nǎr)) + 都 (dōu) means "everyone," "everything," "everywhere" in affirmative sentences, indicating no exceptions.
Examples
谁都认识他。
Shéi dōu rènshi tā.
Everyone knows him.
Examples
谁都认识他。
Shéi dōu rènshi tā.
Everyone knows him.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "every" with question words” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Question Word + 都 (dōu) + Verb/Adj.. For example: 谁都认识他。 — “Everyone knows him.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
谁都认识他。 — “Everyone knows him.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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