wui4 wui4回回
Jyutpingwui4 wui4
Yalewùih wùih
Definition
Time and again; every time; on each occasion.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
This term emphasizes the repetitive nature of an action, often carrying a sense of impatience or frustration from the speaker. It functions similarly to the adverbial use of every time but feels more informal and rhythmic in spoken Cantonese. It is frequently paired with the particle 都 to reinforce the consistency of the repeated event.
Examples
He is late every single time, it is so annoying.
You ask this question time and again, aren't you bored?
Related words
Common phrases
it is always the same thing every time
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin usage of 回回, which can sometimes refer to the Hui ethnic group. In Cantonese, it is strictly used as an adverb for repetition, so ensure the context clearly relates to an action occurring multiple times.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
