“Every-” or “any-” with question words

Overview

This English reference introduces ““Every-” or “any-” with question words” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + question word phrase +都/也+ (不/没) +verb

question word phrase + 都/也+ (不/没) + verb (+ object)

Examples

Everything: 什么 (shén me)

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Everywhere: 哪里 (nǎ lǐ) / 哪儿 (nǎ’r)

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Everyone: 谁 (shéi)

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Anytime: 什么时候 (shén me shí hou)

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Related grammar points

• Question words overview
• “Some-” with question words
• Question word reduplication