无论...都

You place 无论 before the condition or choice. Then, you must use 都 before the verb in the second part of the sentence. It is a package deal. You cannot have one without the other. Usually, you include a question word like 谁 (who) or 什么 (what) in the middle. You can also use 'A or B' structures like 去不去 (go or not go).

Use it when you want to show commitment or consistency. It works perfectly when texting a friend about dinner plans. It is great for business meetings to show a firm company policy. You will hear it in love songs when singers promise eternal devotion. It is also the favorite phrase of parents everywhere. 'No matter what you say, you are doing your homework!'

Do not use it for simple 'if' statements. If the result changes based on the condition, use 如果 (if) instead. Avoid using it without 都 or 也. Without that little word, the sentence feels like a cliffhanger that never ends. Also, do not use it for things that already happened. It is almost always about a rule or a future intent.

Chinese culture deeply values persistence and 'keeping the essence' despite external changes. This phrase reflects that mindset perfectly. It is rooted in formal literature but migrated into daily speech. It shows a sense of 'yi qi' (loyalty) or 'jue xin' (determination). Whether it is a storm or a sunny day, the shop stays open. That is the 无论...都 spirit.

You might hear 不管...都 in very casual street talk. 无论 feels a bit more polished and elegant. In very formal writing, you might see 不论. They all serve the same purpose. They are just different outfits for the same meaning. Stick with 无论 for a balanced, 'smart-casual' vibe that works anywhere.