Expressing "every" with "mei"

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Sometimes using the word 每 (měi) in a sentence feels incomplete without adding a 都(dōu). Here we will learn how to use it properly.

Structure

The pronoun 每 (měi) covers the meanings of "each" and "every". It is often used with "都" in a complete sentence.

每 + Measure word + Noun + 都

Examples

  • 个 人every person
  • every time
  • 瓶 啤酒 我 喝 光 了。I drank every bottle of beer.
  • 个 国家 我 去 过。I have been to every country.
  • 不 吃 早饭。Every morning I don't eat breakfast.

See also

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