HSK Level 6

处处

chù chù

everywhere; in all respects

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Synonyms

Antonyms

到处 (dàochù)

everywhere

常常 (chángcháng)

often

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 处处 (chùchù) is composed of two identical characters, 处 (chù), each meaning "place" or "location". When combined, they form a compound word that takes on a broader and more abstract meaning.处处 can be translated as "everywhere", "in every place", or "at every turn". It is used to indicate that something is present or occurs in multiple locations or situations. For example, the sentence 处处可见 (chùchù kějiàn) means "can be seen everywhere".The word 处处 can also be used in a more figurative sense to mean "constantly" or "always". For example, the sentence 处处留心 (chùchù liúxīn) means "always pay attention".The etymology of 处处 can be traced back to the ancient Chinese language. The character 处 originally meant "to dwell" or "to reside". Over time, its meaning expanded to include "place" or "location". The repetition of the character 处 in 处处 emphasizes the idea of "everywhere" or "in every place".处处 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to master, as it is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese.