AdverbsHSK 5
Advanced uses of 都
In advanced uses, 都 can mean "even" to emphasize an unexpected or extreme situation, often paired with 能 (can) to express "even can...". Use it to highlight a surprising degree or capability, like being so moved you can even hallucinate something.
Structure
Subj. + 都 + Predicate
often used with 能 (can) for emphasis
Examples
- 我很想妈妈，有时候我都能看见她。Wǒ hěn xiǎng Māma, yǒu shíhou wǒ dōu néng kànjiàn tā.I really miss Mom. Sometimes I can even see her.
- 我都能闻见面包的香味。Wǒ dōu néng wénjiàn miànbāo de xiāngwèi.I can even smell the aroma of bread.
- 我对你太了解了，我都能知道你下一步要做什么。Wǒ duì nǐ tài liǎojiě le, wǒ dōu néng zhīdào nǐ xià yī bù yào zuò shénme.I know you too well. I can even tell what your next move will be.
- 你说的那些我都能想象得到。Nǐ shuō de nàxiē wǒ dōu néng xiǎngxiàng de dào.I can imagine all those things that you said.