How to say “every time” in Chinese with 每次 (měi cì)
每次 (měi cì) + Event 1 + 都 (dōu) + Event 2
每次 (měi cì) — every time
每次 (měi cì) + Event 1 + 都 (dōu) + Event 2
HSK 2Basic/Simple Sentence Patterns每次 (měi cì) — every time
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.
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.
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 say “every time” in Chinese with 每次?
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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