The adverb 一概 "without exception"
The adverb 一概 
is used to generalize certain objects and phenomena.
It is placed before either a verb used as a predicate or an adjective.
is used to generalize certain objects and phenomena.
It is placed before either a verb used as a predicate or an adjective.Examples
对于这些方案的任何评论和建议，我们一概欢迎
We welcome all comments and suggestions on these programs, without exception
duìyú zhè xiē fāng'àn de rènhé pínglùn hé jiànyì, wǒmen yígài huānyíng
我们不允许通电话，所有的探监一概拒绝
We are forbidden to speak on the phone, and any visits are prohibited
wǒmen bù yǔnxǔ tōng diànhuà, suǒyǒu de tànjiān yígài jùjué
一切风险及费用一概由货主负责
The owner bears responsibility for all risks and costs
yíqiè fēngxiǎn jí fèiyòng yígài yóu huòzhǔ fùzé
The particle 不 is often placed after 一概. In this case, the adverb has the meaning “in no way”.
is often placed after 一概. In this case, the adverb has the meaning “in no way”.Examples
我对他生意上的事一概不知道
I don’t know anything about his business
wǒ duì tā shēngyì shàng de shì yígài bù zhīdào
我现在除了莎士比亚，其他一概不读
I’m not reading anything but Shakespeare right now
wǒ xiànzài chúle shāshìbǐyǎ, qítā yígài bù dú
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Remember the set expression 一概而论
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