Usage of 统统
The word 统统 (tǒngtǒng) is an adverb used to emphasize the entirety or completeness of an action or state. It means "all," "entirely," or "without exception." It often appears before verbs or verb phrases to stress that every item or person involved is included.
Common Contexts
- To indicate buying, taking, or including everything: 这些书我统统都买了 (I bought all these books).
- To express distrust or rejection of all items or statements: 他的话你统统别信 (Don't believe any of his words).
- To emphasize that all decisions or rules must be followed: 会议上的决定统统要执行 (All decisions from the meeting must be implemented).
Collocations
- 统统都 + Verb: emphasizes that the verb applies to all items.
- 统统别 + Verb: used to forbid or reject all items or actions.
Nuance and Register
统统 is informal to neutral in tone and is common in spoken and written Chinese. It conveys a strong sense of completeness and is often used to stress thoroughness or totality. It is stronger than just using 都 (dōu) alone.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 统统 with 全部 (quánbù), which also means "all" but is more formal and often used as a noun or adjective. 统统 is more adverbial and colloquial, emphasizing the action affecting all items.