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全部都
quán bù dōu
all
这些书我全部都读过了。
I've read all of these books.
formal
All 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.
Related Phrases
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.
Word Breakdown
全
complete/whole
root部
part/section
suffix都
all/entirely
adverb汉英词典