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Classifier reduplication

An English guide to Classifier reduplication, with structures, examples, and practical usage notes.

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Classifier reduplication

Overview

This English reference introduces “Classifier reduplication” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + reduplicated classifier + 都 …

Examples

This section collects practical observations for recognizing the pattern in context.

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All my coworkers in the office have caught a cold.

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I called him many times, but each time no one answered.

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Little Ming goes running every day.

Common mistakes

Not used with objects

Use this note to compare the pattern with the surrounding words while reading.

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Usage notes

Normally placed after the subject

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All roads lead to Rome.

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