任何 (rèn hé) — any; whatever; whichever

Definition

Used before a noun to mean 'any / whatever / whichever' — emphasizes that no exception exists. Contrast with 一切 ('everything'), which sums a whole set rather than picking any member of it.

pronoun
anywhateverwhichever

Examples

  • rèn hé Rén dōu kě yǐ cān jiā zhè ge huó dòng.
    Anyone can join this activity.
  • 任何
    Wǒ méi yǒu rèn hé wèn tí yào wèn.
    I don't have any questions to ask.
  • 任何
    rèn hé Shí hou lái dōu xíng.
    You can come anytime.

Grammar

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