A woman wearing a hair ornament; beautiful.
Every, each, per; often, whenever. A mother (母) with a hairpin above, caring for every one.
每
Common Usage & Traps
- 每天 — every day
- 每周 — every week
- 每次 — every time
- 每人 — each person
- 每年 — every year
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每个天每天天 already functions as the measure word here; adding 个 is ungrammatical.
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每人每个人In spoken Chinese, 人 normally needs the measure word 个 after 每. 每人 is formal and rare in speech.
What is the difference between 每 and 各?
每 means 'every' as a whole set; 各 means 'each' as separate individuals.
每 treats the group as a complete unit and usually pairs with a measure word or time noun: 每天, 每次, 每个人. 各 highlights members one by one and often appears in fixed or formal phrases like 各人, 各地, 各校. A common learner error is swapping them: 各天 is not used for 'every day', and 每人 sounds incomplete in speech where 每个人 is expected.
| Dimension | 每 | 各 |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Whole group, every one | Individuals, one by one |
| Common pairs | 每天, 每周, 每次 | 各人, 各地, 各校 |
| Register | Neutral, everyday | Often formal or fixed |
| Example | 我每天七点起床。 | 各人有各人的想法。 |
Does 每 always need a measure word after it?
Yes. 每 must be followed by a measure word or a time noun that acts like one.
每 cannot stand alone before a bare noun in normal speech. You say 每个人, not 每人; 每天 and 每年 work because 天 and 年 already function as measure words. Learners often drop 个 after 每, which sounds unnatural in conversation even if a formal text might allow it.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Person | 每个人 | 每人 |
| Day | 每天 | 每个天 |
| Time | 每次 | 每回 (dialectal, not standard) |
Appears in Stories 7 stories
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
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旁边的人都在给他敬酒，他 每次 都端起来酒杯，嘴唇沾沾杯沿就放下。
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今晚那桌饭三万二， 每一口 菜都是别人的试探。
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他 每 道菜都尝了，吃得满嘴油光。
In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.
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最近我 每周 都游两三次，但看电影是我最大的爱好！
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
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新闻里还说，最近这些年，美国西部 每年 都出现的森林大火是气候变化的结果。
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
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我教他英文，他教我中文， 每天 学几个词，很快，我们的英语和汉语都能好很多。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
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看一下“人体所需营养”目录，就明白一个人最好 每天 吃10到30种以上的食物，这样才能得到各种各样的营养。
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
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大学里面的学生， 每天 学四个学时，四年要学两千八百个学时。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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““我还可以说，我们这个地方，有一个卖饼干的， 每天 在街上叫卖饼干，但他还愿意关心国家大事，关心英美的政治制度，希望国家能走上正确的道路──只这件奇事，已够使我乐观，使我高兴了。
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