HSK 1 · VERSION 2.0#4
The “all” Adverb “dōu”
都
How it works
都 (dōu) means “all” or “both.” It usually comes before the verb.
The pattern
Subject + 都 + Verb / Adjective
Example sentences
我们都是学生。
We are all students.
他们都喜欢汉语。
They all like Chinese.
爸爸妈妈都很忙。
Both Dad and Mom are very busy.
Usage note
The word before 都 should usually refer to more than one person or thing.