HSK 7, d, 9 strokes, radical 白, rank #4399, Very Hard
皆
jiē
each and every
HSK 7, d, 9 strokes, radical 白, rank #4399, Very Hard
皆
jiē
in all cases
HSK 7, d, 9 strokes, radical 白, rank #4399, Very Hard
皆
jiē
all, every, everybody
HSK 7, d, 9 strokes, radical 白, rank #4399, Very Hard
jiē(jie1) T1
1all
2each and every
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March 24, 2026
皆jiē(jie1)
The character 皆 (jiē) means 'all' or 'every,' indicating inclusivity or totality. It is commonly used in contexts where you want to emphasize that something applies to every individual or instance without exception. For example, 皆知 (jiē zhī) means 'everyone knows.'
Strokes9Radical白Frequency#4399DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese tradition, the concept of inclusivity is often celebrated in communal events and festivals, where the idea of everyone participating and contributing is highly valued, making 皆 a culturally significant term.
Memory Tip
Imagine a gathering where every single person is holding a sign that says 'All are welcome!' The character 皆 looks like a combination of 'everyone' (人) and a wide 'open door' (门), symbolizing that all are invited.
Meanings of 皆
jiē(jie1)
1all
2each and every
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About 皆
皆Simplified
9Strokes
白Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#4399Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 皆
Quick Contrast
众 (zhòng) - use 皆 (jiē) when emphasizing totality or inclusivity, while 众 (zhòng) is more about a large group without the same emphasis on all individuals.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 皆 with other similar terms like 所有 (suǒyǒu), which means 'all' but emphasizes possession. 皆 is more general and inclusive. It is often used in both formal and informal registers, but is especially common in written Chinese.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, focus on its usage in complex sentences. It often appears in conjunction with other characters, like 皆可 (jiē kě), meaning 'all can.' Understanding its placement in sentences will enhance fluency.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 皆 in places where a more specific term like 各 (gè) or 所有 (suǒyǒu) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '大家 皆喜欢这个' instead of '大家都喜欢这个' (Everyone likes this) can sound awkward.
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Decomposition of 皆
IDS Structure⿱比白
皆Full Character
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比Bi3
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白Bai2
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How to say all in Chinese
“all” in Chinese is皆jiē
The character 皆 (jiē) means 'all' or 'every,' indicating inclusivity or totality. It is commonly used in contexts where you want to emphasize that something applies to every individual or instance without exception. For example, 皆知 (jiē zhī) means 'everyone knows.'
When to use 皆
Be cautious not to confuse 皆 with other similar terms like 所有 (suǒyǒu), which means 'all' but emphasizes possession. 皆 is more general and inclusive. It is often used in both formal and informal registers, but is especially common in written Chinese.
皆 or something close to it
众 (zhòng) - use 皆 (jiē) when emphasizing totality or inclusivity, while 众 (zhòng) is more about a large group without the same emphasis on all individuals.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 皆 in places where a more specific term like 各 (gè) or 所有 (suǒyǒu) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '大家 皆喜欢这个' instead of '大家都喜欢这个' (Everyone likes this) can sound awkward.
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Grammar Patterns of 皆
皆 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
