Mandarin Grammar Point
当…时候 (dāng… shíhòu) - When...

当…时候 (dāng… shíhòu) - When...

Short explanation:

Used to indicate a specific time or circumstance.

Formation:

当 + Time/Circumstance + 时候, (Subject +) Action/State

Examples:

当你有困难时候,你可以找我帮快。
Dāng nǐ yǒu kùnnan shíhòu, nǐ kěyǐ zhǎo wǒ bāngkuài.
When you have difficulties, you can look for me for help.
当我在中国时候,我学习了很多中文。
Dāng wǒ zài Zhōngguó shíhòu, wǒ xuéxíle hěnduō Zhōngwén.
When I was in China, I learned a lot of Chinese.
当夏天时候,我们常常去海边玩。
Dāng xiàtiān shíhòu, wǒmen chángcháng qù hǎibiān wán.
When it's summer, we often go to play at the beach.
当我看到你的笑容时候,我感到很快乐。
Dāng wǒ kàn dào nǐ de xiàoróng shíhòu, wǒ gǎndào hěn kuàilè.
When I see your smile, I feel very happy.

Long explanation:

The Mandarin Chinese phrase '当…时候 (dāng… shíhòu)' is used to refer to a specific time or circumstance in which something happens. It allows you to connect a certain action or state to a certain time. This phrase is commonly used to set up conditions or specific instances when a particular event occurs.
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