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 + Adj. / Verb

Examples

  • 遇到 一 个 问题, 要 记 下来。Every time he comes across a problem, he needs to write it down.
  • 参观一个 地方 要 拍照。Every time she visits some place, she takes photos.
  • 拍完 一部电影, 要 休息 一个月。Every time he finishes shooting a movie, he needs to take a break for one month.
  • 记住, 写完一 篇 文章 要 保存。Remember, every time you finish writing an article, save it.

See also

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