都 dōu
all / both / even
都 (dōu) means "all / both / even" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 都
连
lián
even
评价
píngjià
review / evaluation
Frequently asked questions
What does 都 (dōu) mean in Chinese?
都 (dōu) means "all / both / even" in Chinese. 都 (dōu) means "all / both / even" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 都 in a sentence?
Use 都 (dōu) the way you would use "all / both / even" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 都?
Common words that pair with 都 include 连. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 都 (dōu) and 已经 (yǐjīng)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 都 means "all / both / even"; 已经 means "already". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
Related Chinese concepts
Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 都 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 都 (dōu) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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