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都

dōu, dū

Description

“都”最常见的意思是“全部”,比如“我们都是学生”。

The most common meaning of "都" is "all," as in "我们都是学生" (We are all students).

它还有一个读音“dū”,意思是大城市,像“首都”。

It also has a pronunciation "dū," meaning a big city, like "首都" (capital).

Meanings

都dōu

all; both; every one

我们都喜欢吃苹果。

We all like to eat apples.

都dōu

already; even (for emphasis)

都十点了,快起床吧。

It's already ten o'clock, get up quickly.

都dū

capital; big city

北京是中国的首都。

Beijing is the capital of China.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    都 as "dōu" refers back to a plural or preceding noun, unlike English "all".

  • Reading

    pronounced dōu for "all/already" but dū for "capital/city".

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