adverb HSK 3
Traditional 到處
everywhere · all over · in all places
Meaning
到处 means 'everywhere' or 'all over the place.' It describes something that exists, happens, or can be found in many locations or throughout an entire area. It's commonly used to emphasize wide distribution or prevalence.
Usage
到处 typically appears before a verb to indicate that an action occurs everywhere or that something is ubiquitous. It's used in both spoken and written Chinese and carries a neutral tone. Common patterns include '到处都是...' (everywhere there is...) and '到处+verb' (verb everywhere).
Examples
- 01春天来了，到处都是鲜花。, .Spring has arrived, and there are flowers everywhere.
- 02我到处找我的钥匙，但是找不到。, .I looked for my keys everywhere, but couldn't find them.
Characters
Common collocations
- 到处都是everywhere there is/are
- 到处走走to walk around everywhere
- 到处可见can be seen everywhere
- 到处乱跑to run around everywhere
Antonyms
Origin
Literally combines 到 (to arrive/reach) and 处 (place), creating the meaning 'to every place' or 'everywhere.'