也 都 常
Pattern
Subject + adverb + predicate
Key words
Core idea
Common adverbs such as 也, 都, and 常 usually come before the verb or adjective phrase.
This is different from English, where words like “too” or “also” can appear later in the sentence.
Mini decision rule
Find the predicate, then put the adverb before it. The subject or topic usually comes first, then the adverb, then the action or description.
If several adverbs appear, keep the sentence simple at this level. Put only the adverb that is needed for the meaning, and avoid stacking more than the sentence can carry.
Examples
我也喝茶。
Wǒ yě hē chá.
I also drink tea.
他们都很忙。
Tāmen dōu hěn máng.
They are all busy.
她常去图书馆。
Tā cháng qù túshūguǎn.
She often goes to the library.
Common mistakes
Avoid
我喝茶也。
Use
我也喝茶。
These adverbs usually come before the verb or adjective phrase, not at the end.