fung4 can1逢親逢亲
Jyutpingfung4 can1
Yalefùhng chān
Definition
Whenever; every time that a certain condition is met.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
This expression functions as a conditional marker that emphasizes a habitual or inevitable outcome. It is strictly used for recurring events rather than one-off occurrences. The structure typically follows the pattern of subject plus 逢親 plus condition, followed by a result clause often introduced by 都.
Examples
Whenever it rains, he is always late.
Are you always happy whenever you see him?
Related words
Common phrases
always whenever
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it for single future events, but it only describes established patterns or habits. It cannot be used to mean 'if' in a hypothetical future scenario.
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