每逢
How to Understand
每逄 (měi féng) is an adverb meaning 'whenever' or 'every time,' used to indicate that something happens regularly or in response to a particular situation. It emphasizes the recurring nature of an event or action.
The character 每 (měi) means 'each' or 'every,' while 逢 (féng) means 'to meet' or 'to encounter.' Together, they form a phrase that literally translates to 'every time one meets,' which has evolved into a fixed expression meaning 'whenever.'
每逄 is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese to describe habitual actions or events that occur in response to specific conditions. It is often found in literary and formal contexts, but it is also used in everyday speech, especially when discussing traditions, customs, or recurring situations.