到处

dào chù

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Adverb Very common

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Definitions

1. everywhere

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 随处 suí chù 随处 suí chù everywhere can be used similarly, but often emphasizes 'anywhere': everywhere

Synonyms

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• 四处 sì chù 四处 sì chù all over the place both mean 'everywhere', 到处 is more colloquial: all over the place
• 处处 chù chù 处处 chù chù everywhere both mean 'everywhere', 处处 is more literary: everywhere

Usage notes

Common mistakes

到处 usually precedes verbs and cannot be used directly with a noun; avoid saying *到处地方.

Formality

到处 is neutral and widely used; in formal writing, consider 处处.

Example Sentences

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公园里 到处 都是人。

There are people everywhere in the park.

他们 到处 宣扬这个好消息。

They spread this good news everywhere.

他找工作 到处 碰钉子。

He met with rebuffs everywhere in his job search.

节日的夜晚， 到处 充满欢乐的气氛。

On festival nights, the atmosphere is full of joy everywhere.

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Words Containing 到处

• 到处可见 到处可见 dào chù kě jiàn: ubiquitous

Child Words of 到处

• 到 到 dào: to reach; to arrive
• 处 处 chǔ: to reside
• 处 处 chù: place