Expressing "any" with "renhe"

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任何 (rènhé) is a modifier that means means "any", "whichever", or "whatsoever." It is also like the English phrases "any and all" or "no matter what".

Structure

This modifier usually does not use 的. It is often paired with 都 or 也.

任何 + Noun

Examples

  • 这 是 我们 俩 的 秘密 , 跟 任何 人 都 不要 说 。 Zhè shì wǒmen liǎ de mìmì, gēn rènhé rén dōu bù yào shuō.This is our secret. Don't tell it to anyone.
  • 我 父母 不 让 我 参加 任何 校外 的 活动 。 Wǒ fùmǔ bù ràng wǒ cānjiā rènhé xiàowài de huódòng. My parents won't let me participate in any school activity.
  • 这么 多 年 过去 了 , 他 还是 没有 任何变化 。 Zhème duō nián guòqù le, tā háishì méiyǒu rènhé biànhuà. So many years have passed, and he hasn't changed a bit.
  • 这 种 情况 在 任何 时候 都 不能 发生。You can't let this kind of thing happen in any circumstance.
  • 我们 老板 人 很 好,你 有任何 想法 都 可以 跟 他 说。Our boss is a very good person. Any thoughts you have you can discuss with him.
  • 我 先 走 了,有 任何 需要 给 我 打 电话 吧。I'm leaving now. Call me if you need anything.

See also

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