Chinese Grammar
都 (all / both)
Adverb meaning 'all' or 'both.' Comes BEFORE the verb. The subject must already include 'all/multiple' for 都 to refer to.
Example Sentences
国会的人都站了起来。
都拍手。
大家都笑了。
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