time noun / adverb HSK 3
Traditional 每週
every week · weekly · per week
Meaning
每周 means 'every week' or 'weekly' and is used to describe something that happens once per week or on a weekly basis. It combines 每 (every) with 周 (week) to create a time expression that indicates regular weekly occurrence.
Usage
每周 typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or before a verb to indicate frequency. It's commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe routines, schedules, or recurring events. Native speakers often use it interchangeably with 每星期 (měi xīngqī).
Examples
- 01我每周去健身房三次。.I go to the gym three times every week.
- 02他每周都会给父母打电话。.He calls his parents every week.
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Common collocations
- 每周一次once a week
- 每周三every Wednesday
- 每周工作weekly work
Origin
每 originally depicted abundant plant growth, evolving to mean 'every.' 周 originally meant 'circumference' or 'cycle,' later extending to mean 'week' in modern usage.