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March 24, 2026
每měi(mei3)
The character 每 (měi) means 'each' or 'every' and is used to indicate inclusivity among a group of items or people. It is commonly used in expressions to refer to individuals within a collective, emphasizing uniformity or repetition, such as '每个人' (měi gè rén) meaning 'every person'.
Strokes7Radical母Frequency#348DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of treating everyone equally is significant, often reflected in social interactions and community events where 每 is frequently used to foster inclusivity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person holding a clipboard that checks off each item, representing 'every' single one. The character 每 looks like a person with arms outstretched, embracing each item in a list, reinforcing the idea of inclusion.
Meanings of 每
měi(mei3)
1each
2every
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About 每
每Simplified
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母Radical
状态词zgdr (stat.)Part of Speech
#348Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
每 (měi) vs 任何 (rènhé) — use 每 for specific groups or individuals, while 任何 is for any or all without specificity.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 每 when referring to multiple items or individuals; it should always precede a noun or pronoun. Common collocations include 每天 (měi tiān, 'every day') and 每次 (měi cì, 'every time'). Avoid confusing it with 每个 (měi gè), which emphasizes 'each one' more distinctly.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 每 connects well with other basic vocabulary related to time and frequency, such as 天 (tiān, 'day') and 年 (nián, 'year'). Focus on practicing sentences that describe routines or habits involving 每.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 每 with other quantifiers like 所有 (suǒyǒu, 'all'). For example, saying '每所有人' is incorrect; instead, use '每个人' for 'every person'.
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六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
Explanation
Pictograph of a woman (母) with a hairpin in her hair. In ancient China, women of marriagable age wore a hairpin. Based on the original meaning "young woman" The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
Pictograph of a woman (母) with a hairpin in her hair. In ancient China, women of marriagable age wore a hairpin. Based on the original meaning "young woman" The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
1The sound half母 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
2On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
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Decomposition of 每
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How to say each in Chinese
“each” in Chinese is每měi
The character 每 (měi) means 'each' or 'every' and is used to indicate inclusivity among a group of items or people. It is commonly used in expressions to refer to individuals within a collective, emphasizing uniformity or repetition, such as '每个人' (měi gè rén) meaning 'every person'.
When to use 每
Be mindful of using 每 when referring to multiple items or individuals; it should always precede a noun or pronoun. Common collocations include 每天 (měi tiān, 'every day') and 每次 (měi cì, 'every time'). Avoid confusing it with 每个 (měi gè), which emphasizes 'each one' more distinctly.
每 or something close to it
每 (měi) vs 任何 (rènhé) — use 每 for specific groups or individuals, while 任何 is for any or all without specificity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 每 with other quantifiers like 所有 (suǒyǒu, 'all'). For example, saying '每所有人' is incorrect; instead, use '每个人' for 'every person'.
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Grammar Patterns of 每
每 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
