每当…(就)… měidāng…(jiù)…

每当…(就)…（měidāng…(jiù)…）means “Every time / whenever (something happens), (then)…”. 每当 introduces a recurring time or situation; the main clause states what regularly happens then, often reinforced by 就 or 总. Formation: 每当 + 时间/情况，(主语) + (就) + …

Every time / whenever (something happens), (then)…

HSK5

Formation

每当 + 时间/情况，(主语) + (就) + …

Explanation

每当 introduces a recurring time or situation; the main clause states what regularly happens then, often reinforced by 就 or 总. It emphasizes repetition — every single occurrence brings about the same response. 每当 typically precedes a clause describing an event, not a bare noun; for a plain time noun use 每 (每天/每年).

Examples

每当 想起他，我 就 很难过。
měidāng xiǎngqǐ tā, wǒ jiù hěn nánguò.
Every time I think of him, I feel sad.
每当 夜深人静，她 就 开始写作。
měidāng yèshēn rénjìng, tā jiù kāishǐ xiězuò.
Whenever the night grows quiet, she starts writing.

Note

≈ 每逢. Pair with 就/总 in the main clause for a natural rhythm.

FAQ

每当…(就)… — what does it mean and how is it used?

Every time / whenever (something happens), (then)…. 每当 introduces a recurring time or situation; the main clause states what regularly happens then, often reinforced by 就 or 总. It emphasizes repetition — every single occurrence brings about the same response. 每当 typically precedes a clause describing an event, not a bare noun; for a plain time noun use 每 (每天/每年).

每当…(就)… — how do you form it?

每当 + 时间/情况，(主语) + (就) + …

每当…(就)… — any usage notes?

≈ 每逢. Pair with 就/总 in the main clause for a natural rhythm.

Learn in the app →