jiē

all

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Words with this Character

Usage and Nuances of

The character (jiē) is a formal or literary way to say "all" or "everyone" in Mandarin. It is often used in written language, formal speeches, or classical texts rather than in casual conversation. When used, it emphasizes totality or completeness regarding people or things.

Common Collocations

These collocations highlight its use to stress that no exceptions exist.

Register and Tone

Using gives a more formal or literary tone compared to the everyday word (dōu). It is less common in daily speech but useful in writing or formal contexts.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse with , which is more colloquial and flexible. is more restricted to formal or written contexts and often appears in set phrases or idiomatic expressions.

Example Sentences

大家皆知这件事的重要性。

Dàjiā jiē zhī zhè jiàn shì de zhòngyào xìng.

Everyone knows the importance of this matter.

这些问题皆需认真对待。

Zhèxiē wèntí jiē xū rènzhēn duìdài.

All these problems need to be taken seriously.

他的话皆属实,没有夸张。

Tā de huà jiē shǔshí, méiyǒu kuāzhāng.

Everything he said is true, without exaggeration.