A1 adverb Neutral #800 most common 1 min read

每天

meitian /meɪ˧˥ tiɛn˥˥/
Practice it

Use '每天' to indicate that an action occurs on every single day without exception.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Used to describe actions happening every single day.
  • Placed before the verb in a standard sentence structure.
  • Essential for discussing daily routines and habits.

1) 概览：每天（měitiān）是中文里最基础的频率副词之一，由“每”（every）和“天”（day）组成。它在日常生活中使用频率极高，用于描述习惯性动作。

2) 用法模式：在句法结构中，它通常位于主语之后，动词之前。例如：“我每天喝咖啡。”如果句子包含时间状语，它通常位于时间表达的前列。此外，它也可以放在句首以加强语气。

3) 常见语境：它常用于描述日常生活习惯、工作安排或健康作息，如“我每天锻炼身体”、“他每天坐公交车上班”。它不仅用于陈述事实，也常用于询问频率，例如“你每天都看书吗？”

4) 同义词辨析：与“天天”相比，“每天”在书面语和口语中通用，而“天天”更偏向口语，有时带有强调“每一天都不例外”的感情色彩。与“每日”相比，“每日”更为正式，常用于书面通知或报刊标题。

Examples

1

我每天早上喝咖啡。

everyday

I drink coffee every morning.

2

公司要求员工每天打卡。

formal

The company requires employees to clock in every day.

3

你每天都玩游戏吗？

informal

Do you play games every day?

4

每天的锻炼对健康有益。

academic

Daily exercise is beneficial to health.

Common Collocations

每天锻炼 exercise every day
每天坚持 persist every day
每天进步 improve every day

Common Phrases

每天早晨

every morning

每天晚上

every night

每天一次

once a day

Often Confused With

每天 vs 天天

天天 is more colloquial and emphasizes the continuity of the action more strongly than 每天.

每天 vs 每日

每日 is a formal, written version of 每天, often found in news or official documents.

Grammar Patterns

主语 + 每天 + 动词 每天 + 动词 + 宾语 每天 + 都 + 动词

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '每天' in neutral to formal contexts. It is the safest choice for beginners in all situations. Always place it before the main verb for natural flow.

Common Mistakes

Beginners often place '每天' at the end of the sentence. Another error is using it as a noun subject. Remember that it functions as a time modifier.

Tips

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Placement is key

Always place '每天' before the verb to sound like a native speaker. It acts as a time adverbial modifying the action.

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Don't confuse with nouns

Remember that '每天' is an adverb, not a noun. You cannot use it as the subject of a sentence.

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Emphasis on routine

Chinese culture values discipline and routine; using '每天' frequently in conversation reflects this focus on consistent daily habits.

Word Origin

Derived from the character '每' meaning 'every' and '天' meaning 'day'. It has been a standard way to express daily frequency in Chinese for centuries.

Cultural Context

The concept of '每天' is deeply tied to the Chinese emphasis on diligence and self-improvement. Consistent daily effort is a highly valued cultural trait.

Memory Tip

Think of '每' (every) + '天' (sky/day). Imagine the sun rising every single day to remember the meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

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两者意思基本相同，但在语感上，“天天”比“每天”更口语化，且有时带有一种强调“每一天都没断过”的感情色彩。在正式的书面表达中，建议使用“每天”。

可以。将“每天”放在句首可以起到强调时间频率的作用，例如：“每天，我都会早起跑步。”

加上“都”可以增强语气的确定性，表示“每一天都无一例外”。虽然不加“都”语法也正确，但加上后句子读起来更自然。

不能。它是一个副词，主要修饰动词或形容词短语，不能直接放在名词前作定语，应该说“每天的报纸”而不是“每天报纸”。

Test Yourself

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我___坚持学习中文。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 每天

根据句意，这里表示频率，因此选择表示“每一天”的“每天”。

multiple choice

下列哪项是正确的语序？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我每天喝水

主语+时间副词+动词是标准的中文句式。

sentence building

报纸 / 看 / 每天 / 我

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我每天看报纸

遵循主语（我）+时间副词（每天）+动词（看）+宾语（报纸）的结构。

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