每 měi

每（měi）means “every; each”. 每 means 'every / each' and is followed by a measure word plus a noun (每个人); with words like 天 no extra measure is needed (每天). Formation: 每 + (数)量词 + 名

every; each

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Formation

每 + (数)量词 + 名

Explanation

每 means 'every / each' and is followed by a measure word plus a noun (每个人); with words like 天 no extra measure is needed (每天). It stresses that something applies to all members without exception. It very often pairs with 都 in the predicate.

Examples

我每天都跑步。
wǒ měi tiān dōu pǎobù
I go running every day.
每个人都有自己的梦想。
měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng
Everyone has their own dream.

Note

Remember the paired 都: 每个人都…. Words like 天 and 年 take no measure word.

FAQ

每 — what does it mean and how is it used?

every; each. 每 means 'every / each' and is followed by a measure word plus a noun (每个人); with words like 天 no extra measure is needed (每天). It stresses that something applies to all members without exception. It very often pairs with 都 in the predicate.

每 — how do you form it?

每 + (数)量词 + 名

每 — any usage notes?

Remember the paired 都: 每个人都…. Words like 天 and 年 take no measure word.

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