HSK 6
统统
tǒngtǒng
all
Structure
Subject/Scope + 统统 + Verb/Adjective
How it works
统统 is an adverb used to emphasize that everything or everyone within a certain scope is included without exception. It has a stronger tone than 都 and is typically used in spoken or informal written Chinese to indicate a complete sweep or total quantity.
Examples
为了搬家，他把旧家具统统卖掉了。
Wèile bānjiā, tā bǎ jiù jiājù tǒngtǒng màidiào le.
In order to move, he sold off all of his old furniture.
要把这些规矩统统忘掉并不容易。
Yào bǎ zhèxiē guīju tǒngtǒng wàngdiào bìng bù róngyì.
It is not easy to completely forget all of these rules.
既然你渴了，这些饮料统统归你喝。
Jìrán nǐ kě le, zhèxiē yǐnliào tǒngtǒng guī nǐ hē.
Since you are thirsty, all of these drinks are for you to drink.
Common mistakes
Do not use '统统' to modify a single person or item; it must refer to a group or a plural quantity.
Tip
In formal writing, you can replace '统统' with '全部' or '一律' for a more professional tone.
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