每 měi
every / each
每 (měi) means "every / each" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Frequently asked questions
What does 每 (měi) mean in Chinese?
每 (měi) means "every / each" in Chinese. 每 (měi) means "every / each" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 每 in a sentence?
Use 每 (měi) the way you would use "every / each" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 每 (měi) and 需要 (xūyào)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 每 means "every / each"; 需要 means "need / require". 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.
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