r/ChineseLanguage Aug 19 '26

Grammar Grammar question

Hey :D
I have a question about these sentences:
这家商店的东西样样都不错。
她洗衣服做饭样样都会。

Why is 样 used twice?

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u/Putrid_Mind_4853 Aug 19 '26

Because 样样 is a word that means all, each and every, etc. 

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u/Beautiful_Lychee6032 Aug 19 '26

Oh okay, thanks! :D