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一概 (yī gài) — without exception
Subject + 一概 (yígài) + Verb phrase
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what一概Action
Rule structure
一概 (yígài) means “all without exception, without distinction”. It often occurs with negation, but can also precede an affirmative verb: 一概拒绝 (yígài jùjué), “reject everything without exception”. In written and formal language it emphasizes treating every case alike.
Rule structure
一概 (yígài) means “all without exception, without distinction”. It often occurs with negation, but can also precede an affirmative verb: 一概拒绝 (yígài jùjué), “reject everything without exception”. In written and formal language it emphasizes treating every case alike.
Examples
迟到的人一概不得入场。
Chídào de rén yígài bù dé rùchǎng.
Late arrivals are not admitted, without exception.
Examples
迟到的人一概不得入场。
Chídào de rén yígài bù dé rùchǎng.
Late arrivals are not admitted, without exception.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “without exception” in Chinese with 一概?
Use the structure: Subject + 一概 (yígài) + Verb phrase. For example: 迟到的人一概不得入场。 — “Late arrivals are not admitted, without exception”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
迟到的人一概不得入场。 — “Late arrivals are not admitted, without exception”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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