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Definition
Every time; whenever; each time a condition occurs.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Functions as a conditional marker indicating that an event occurs reliably whenever a specific condition is met. It is frequently paired with 親 to emphasize the regularity or inevitability of the action. Unlike the Mandarin equivalent, it is almost always used in contexts where the repetition is habitual or predictable.
Examples
He goes to the library every Saturday.
Do you argue every time you see him?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a simple quantifier like 每, but it carries a strong sense of conditionality or correlation. It is not used to count items, but rather to link a trigger event to a recurring result.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
