Expressing "every time" with "mei" and "dou"

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每……都…… (měi... dōu...) is a pattern used to express "every time," even though the phrase 每次 (měi cì) may not be explicitly used.

Structure

In this grammar structure, we focus on every time a certain action is done, like "Every time he comes across a problem, he needs to write it down."

每 + Verb + Number + MW + Noun + 都 + Verb

他每遇到一个问题都要记下来。Every time he comes across a problem, he needs to write it down.
她每参观一个地方都要拍照。Every time she visits some place, she takes photos.
他每拍完一部电影都要休息一个月。Every time he finishes shooting a movie, he needs to take a break for one month.
记住，每写完一篇文章都要保存。Remember, every time you finish writing an article, save it.
我们每放一次假，老师都要给我们很多作业。Every time we have a holiday, our teacher gives us a lot of homework.
他每换一个工作，都要搬家。Every time he changes his job, he needs to move to a new house.
为什么我每说一件事，你都要问 “真的吗”？Why exactly do you have to say "really" every time I say something？
她每交一个男朋友，都要问我的意见。Every time she gets a new boyfriend, she asks for my opinion .