In its simplest terms, 都 (dōu) means "all," but there are also
many other advanced uses for it.
都 meaning "to the point
that"
都 can also mean 甚至, meaning "even to the point that," and in
this form it expresses emphasis.
Examples
- 我都能闻见面包的香味。I can even smell the
aroma of bread.
- 我对你太了解了，我都能知道你下一步要做什么。I understand
you completely. I can even know what your next move is.
- 我很想妈妈，有时候我都能看见她。I really miss Mom.
Sometimes I can even see her.
都 meaning "since...,
then..."
都 can also mean "既然⋯⋯就", meaning "Since ..., in that case...“ A
simple example would be 他都不说汉语，别跟他讲话, meaning "Since he does not
speak Chinese, so don't talk with him."
Examples
- 他都这么说了，你还好意思再找他帮忙？Even though he
said that, you still have the guts to ask for his help?
- 来都来了，就先别急着走了。Since everyone got
here, we need to go now.
都 can also have
have a tone of complaint
It often has a tone of grumbling or complaint, and it is often
used with 怨 or 怪.
Examples
- 都 怪 你，出门 不 带 伞。It's all your
fault, leaving without bringing an umbrella.
- 都 是 你，害 我 跑 这么 远。It's your fault
for making me run so far.
- 都 怨 你，不 提前 订 好 座位。I blame you for
not making the reservation earlier in the day.
See also
Sources and further
reading
Books
Dictionaries
Category:B2 grammar points