HSK 2, zg, 7 strokes, radical 母, rank #348, Medium
每
měi
every
HSK 2, zg, 7 strokes, radical 母, rank #348, Medium
měi(mei3) T3
1each
2every
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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#348DifficultyMedium
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
7Strokes
母Radical
状态词zgdr (stat.)Part of Speech
#348Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 每
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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The winner of each preliminary goes through to the final.
6
要确保每天的钙摄入量。
yào què bǎo měi tiān de gài shè rù liáng。
Be sure you get your daily quota of calcium.
7
《每日邮报》的头版标题为“良知的声音”。
《 《 měi rì yóu》 bào 》 de tóu bǎn biāo“ tí wéi “ liáng zhī”。
The Daily Mail has the headline "The Voice of Conscience"
8
大致的估计费用为每月9,000万美元。
dà zhì de gū jì fèi yòng wéi měi yuè9,000 9,000 wàn měi。
Ballpark estimates indicate a price tag of $90 million a month.
9
透支的客户每月要缴纳5英镑的费用。
tòu zhī de kè hù měi yuè yào jiǎo nà5 5 yīng bàng de fèi。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
10
每个月的彩池奖金总额达1,350万英镑。
měi gè yuè de cǎi chí jiǎng jīn zǒng é dá1,350 1,350 wàn yīng。
Each month the total prize kitty is £5 million.
Cultural Notes for 每
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 每
Compounds24
海Hai3surname Hai
梅Mei2plum; prune; surname
敏min3quick
悔hui3to regret
霉mei2bacteria
侮wu3to insult
莓mei2moss; edible berries
酶mei2enzyme; to ferment
晦hui4dark, obscure, unclear; night
诲hui4to teach, to instruct; to encourage, to urge
勄
毓yu4to give birth to; to raise; to educate
珻
痗
脢mei2flesh
鋂
娒
挴
烸
畮
緐
誨hui4to teach, to instruct; to encourage, to urge
踇
黣
Words Containing This Character14
每měieach
每天every day
每次every time
每年every year
每个人everybody每個人
每周every week每週
每日daily
每月each month
每人each person
每当měidāngwhenever每當
每每often
每逢měiféngevery time
每时每刻at all times每時每刻
每况愈下to steadily deteriorate每況愈下
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Frequently Asked Questions about 每
You can use 每 to describe actions that occur regularly, for example, '我每周去游泳' (Wǒ měi zhōu qù yóuyǒng) meaning 'I go swimming every week.'
Yes, 每 is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it suitable for various conversations.
每 means 'each' or 'every' in a general sense, while 每个 emphasizes individual items or people, translating to 'each one'.
