Each indicates every single member of a group without exception.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to indicate every individual in a group.
- Usually followed by a measure word and a noun.
- Essential for expressing frequency or universal statements.
Overview
- 1概述：‘每个’是汉语中最基础的限定词之一，用于对一个群体内的所有成员进行逐一的强调。它相当于英语中的‘every’或‘each’。2) 用法模式：‘每个’通常遵循‘每个 + 量词 + 名词’的结构，例如‘每个人’或‘每个学生’。在某些口语表达中，量词有时可以省略，但加上量词会使表达更地道。3) 常见语境：它广泛用于日常生活，如谈论时间（每天）、人员（每个人）或物品（每个苹果）。无论是描述习惯、分配任务还是陈述普遍事实，‘每个’都是必不可少的。4) 近义词辨析：与‘所有’（all）相比，‘每个’更侧重于个体的独立性；与‘各’相比，‘每个’在口语中更为常用，且语气更加平实。掌握‘每个’的用法，能帮助学习者准确表达对整体中个体的关注，是构建完整句子的重要基石。
Examples
每个人都喜欢快乐。
everydayEveryone likes happiness.
每个项目都需要审核。
formalEvery project needs to be reviewed.
每个苹果都很甜。
informalEvery apple is sweet.
每个变量都应被定义。
academicEvery variable should be defined.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
每个人的心愿
everyone's wish
每个细节
every detail
每个环节
every step/stage
Often Confused With
Refers to the collective group as a whole. It does not emphasize the individual members as strongly as '每个'.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '每个' in neutral and formal settings. It is a highly versatile determiner. Ensure you always follow it with a noun or measure word.
Common Mistakes
Students often forget the measure word. Also, avoid using it with time words like '天' or '年' where specific compound words like '每天' are required.
Tips
Always use a measure word
Although some nouns don't strictly require it, adding '个' makes your Chinese sound much more fluent and native.
Do not say '每个天'
Never say '每个天'. The correct way to say 'every day' is '每天'.
Emphasis on unity
In Chinese culture, emphasizing 'each' person's contribution is a common way to show collective responsibility.
Word Origin
Derived from '每' (every) and '个' (measure word for individuals). It reflects the logical breakdown of a group into its constituent parts.
Cultural Context
The use of '每个' reflects the Chinese emphasis on collective participation while acknowledging individual roles. It is frequently used in school and workplace instructions.
Memory Tip
Think of '每个' as a magnifying glass looking at each individual one by one. It highlights the 'one' in the 'many'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions在大多数情况下，加上量词（如‘个’）会使句子更自然。虽然在某些特定名词前可以省略，但初学者建议保留量词以确保语法正确。
‘每个’强调每一个体，而‘所有’强调整体的总和。‘每个’通常带单数名词，而‘所有’可以带复数概念。
不能，‘每个’必须修饰后面的名词或量词短语。它不能作为代词单独出现在句首。
不一样，‘每天’是固定搭配，表示‘every day’。‘每个天’在语法上是错误的，必须使用‘每天’。
Test Yourself
___ 个人都有自己的梦想。
‘每个’后常接量词‘个’，符合语法习惯。
Score: /1
Summary
Each indicates every single member of a group without exception.
- Used to indicate every individual in a group.
- Usually followed by a measure word and a noun.
- Essential for expressing frequency or universal statements.
Always use a measure word
Although some nouns don't strictly require it, adding '个' makes your Chinese sound much more fluent and native.
Do not say '每个天'
Never say '每个天'. The correct way to say 'every day' is '每天'.
Emphasis on unity
In Chinese culture, emphasizing 'each' person's contribution is a common way to show collective responsibility.
Examples
4 of 4每个人都喜欢快乐。
Everyone likes happiness.
每个项目都需要审核。
Every project needs to be reviewed.
每个苹果都很甜。
Every apple is sweet.
每个变量都应被定义。
Every variable should be defined.
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一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
