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"每...都..." (měi...dōu...) is a pattern used to express "every" when talking about a quantitative amount.  
 
"每...都..." (měi...dōu...) is a pattern used to express "every" when talking about a quantitative amount.  
  
Here's the basic structure:
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An important note is that if the number is simply just "one", then it's usually omitted.
 
An important note is that if the number is simply just "one", then it's usually omitted.
  
Here are some examples of this pattern in action:
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== Examples ==
  
 
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Revision as of 07:08, 21 May 2012

"每...都..." (měi...dōu...) is a pattern used to express "every" when talking about a quantitative amount.

Structure

每 + Number + Measure Word + Noun + 都 + Adjective/Verb

An important note is that if the number is simply just "one", then it's usually omitted.

Examples

  • 个 星期 三 都 去 实习。
  • 上 班。
  • 请 你 两 天 服 一 次 药。

See also

Sources and further reading

Books