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HSK 6

凡是⋯⋯，都⋯⋯

fán shì ⋯ ⋯ ， dōu ⋯ ⋯

凡是⋯⋯，都⋯⋯ (Fán shì..., dōu...)

Explanation

凡是…，都… fánshì…, dōu… is a pair of connectives in a conditional compound sentence, emphasizing that every object/case within the stated scope leads to the same result, with no exception, equivalent to 'whatever... all...', 'as long as... then all...'. 凡是 fánshì means 'any, whatever', with a formal flavor.

Structure

凡是 + [scope of objects/condition]，+ subject + 都 dōu + [common result].

When to use

when you want to generalize 'everything of this kind all...', emphasizing universality, excluding no one/nothing. Often used in written language, speeches, and regulations.

Common mistakes

forgetting the 都 in the later clause (凡是 almost always goes with 都/总); or using 凡是 for a single, specific matter (wrong) — it is only used to generalize about a whole group/category of objects.

Examples

凡是听到高兴的事，他都和朋友分享。
fánshìtīngdàogāoxìngdeshì，tādōuhépéngyoufēnxiǎng。

Whenever he hears something happy, he shares it with his friends.

凡是跟他合作，都能顺利完成任务。
fánshìgēntāhézuò，dōunéngshùnlìwánchéngrènwu。

As long as one cooperates with him, the task can always be completed smoothly.

凡是对的，我们都应该坚持。
fánshìduìde，wǒmendōuyīnggāijiānchí。

Whatever is right, we should all uphold it.

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The grammar point “凡是⋯⋯，都⋯⋯” (凡是⋯⋯，都⋯⋯ (Fán shì..., dōu...)) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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