全部都
quán bù dōuAll of the things or people mentioned; every single one.
他把全部都吃光了。
He ate all of it.
我们全部都到了吗？
Are we all here?
Used to emphasize that every item in a group is included. Often redundant in English but common in Chinese for clarity or emphasis.
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💡Pro Tip
Emphasis vs. Redundancy
In English, 'all' alone is sufficient, but in Chinese, 全部都 is often used for emphasis. Avoid translating word-for-word ('all all') in English.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage Context
Use 全部都 when the group is explicitly mentioned (e.g., 'all of these books'). Omit 都 when referring to a general concept (e.g., 'I ate all the apples' → 我把苹果全部吃了).
📖Word Origin
Composed of 全部 (all) + 都 (all, entirely), both indicating totality. The structure emphasizes completeness.
📝Usage Notes
While redundant in English (e.g., 'all of them all' is ungrammatical), 全部都 is grammatically correct in Chinese for emphasis. Often used in spoken language for clarity.