皆 (jiē) — (formal) all, each and every
Definition
皆 (jiē) is a formal, written adverb meaning 'all' — most common in literary or classical-style Chinese. Unlike the everyday 全都, it appears in set phrases and proverbs, not casual speech.
adverb
(formal) alleach and every
Examples
- 皆。Rén rén jiē yǒu mèng xiǎng.Everyone has dreams.
- 。Cǐ shì jiē dà huān xǐ.This matter makes everyone overjoyed.
- 皆。Wàn wù jiē kě rù huà.All things can be painted.
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