A2 · Grammar reference · ASGAQV6C
Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" 什么……都 (shénme... dōu) is a pattern often used to express "all" or "everything." Because it's not just one word, though, it can be a little tricky to get the hang of at first.
Structure
Topic (+ Subj.) + 什么 + 都 / 也 + Verb / Adj.
什么 + Noun + 都 + Verb
什么 + Noun + 都 / 也 + 不 + Verb
什么 + Noun + 都 / 也 + 没 (有) + Verb
Keywords 什么 · 都 · 也 · all · every
Used for Expressing quantity
Classification HSK2 Examples (15) Add all sentences to My sentences I think everything is delicious here. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. My dad knows everything about Chinese history. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. My husband tells me everything about work stuff. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. I like everything that mom cooks. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. My girlfriend thinks that all foreign things are good. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. We drink any kind of fruit juice. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. All of her clothes are black. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. All of the dishes mom makes are tasty. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. My boyfriend likes all kinds of sports. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. You shouldn't tell him everything. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. After dad got sick, he can't drink any kind of alcohol. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. The boss is very angry. He's doesn't want to see anybody. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. Today I don't feel well, so I didn't eat anything. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. She didn't say anything at yesterday's meeting. Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. How come you haven't done anything at home? Illustrates Expressing "everything" with "shenme dou" with 什么. Further resources
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