无论...都(wúlùn...dōu)
No Matter / Regardless
Structure Pattern
Explanation
无论 (wúlùn) means "no matter" or "regardless of." It's followed by a question word (什么, 谁, 哪) or an either/or choice, then 都 or 也 in the result clause. The result is the same under ALL conditions. You can substitute 不管 (bùguǎn) in less formal speech.
Example Sentences
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Wúlùn duō nán, wǒ dōu bú huì fàngqì.
No matter how hard, I won't give up.
Wúlùn nǐ qù nǎr, wǒ dōu gēn zhe nǐ.
No matter where you go, I'll follow.
Wúlùn shì shéi, dōu yào zūnshǒu guīzé.
No matter who, everyone must follow the rules.
Wúlùn tiānqì hǎo bù hǎo, tā dōu pǎobù.
Regardless of weather, he runs.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
无论多难,我不会放弃。
Correct Usage
无论多难,我都不会放弃。
Must include 都 or 也 in the result clause.
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