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The adverb (dōu)

The adverb (dōu) is used to express "all" in Chinese.

It is extremely common to use (dōu) in all kinds of sentences.

Structure[edit | edit source]

Subject + 都 + [Word of the sentence]

Remember that (dōu) is written after the subject.  

Examples[edit | edit source]

  • 我們 都 愛 你。/我们 都 爱 你。 Wǒmen dōu ài nǐ.

We all love you.

  • 你們 都 学 中文 嗎?/ 你们 都 学 中文 吗?Nǐmen dōu xué Zhōngwén ma?

Do you all study Chinese?

  • 你們 都 認識 John 嗎?/你们 都 认识 John 吗?Nǐmen dōu rènshi John ma?

Do you all know John?

  • 我們 都 要 冰水。/我们 都 要 冰水。 Wǒmen dōu yào bīngshuǐ.

We all want ice water.

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