mui5 dong1每當每当
Jyutpingmui5 dong1
Yalemúih dōng
Definition
Whenever; every time that something happens.
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How it's used
Literary in origin, this term is often reserved for more formal or reflective contexts rather than casual daily chatter. It carries a sense of habit or recurring pattern that feels slightly more structured than using simple time markers like 一見到. It frequently pairs with 都 to emphasize the inevitable repetition of the outcome.
Examples
Whenever I see them, I feel very happy.
Whenever you encounter difficulties, do you ask for help?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it in very casual, immediate situations where a simple time-based conjunction like 一 would be more natural. It sounds overly dramatic or written if used to describe mundane, split-second actions.
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