每 (měi): This word generally means "every" or "each" and is used to indicate something that happens or is done regularly or uniformly. It often precedes a noun to express the idea of "every" or "each." Example: 每天 (měi tiān) - every day 每个人 (měi gè rén) - every person
各 (gè): This word also means "each" or "every," but it tends to emphasize individual items or elements within a group. It's often used when discussing things that are distributed or allocated individually. Example: 各种各样 (gè zhǒng gè yàng) - all kinds of 各位 (gè wèi) - everyone (polite form of addressing a group)