AdverbsHSK 1
The "all" adverb 都
The adverb 都 (dōu) means 'all' and emphasizes that every member of the subject group participates in the action. Always place it after the subject and before the verb; never at the beginning of the sentence like in English.
Structure
Subj. + 都 + Verb Phrase
Examples
- 你们都认识John吗？Nǐmen dōu rènshi John ma?Do you all know John?
- 他们都在上海。Tāmen dōu zài Shànghǎi.They are all in Shanghai.
- 明天我们都可以去。Míngtiān wǒmen dōu kěyǐ qù.Tomorrow we all can go.
- 你们都用wiki吗？Nǐmen dōu yòng wiki ma?Do you all use the wiki?
- 我们都要冰水。Wǒmen dōu yào bīngshuǐ .We all want ice water.