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Chinese
dòngzhé
Meaning: at every turn; frequently, usually in an unwelcome way
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example

他動輒因為小事發脾氣,讓同事很困擾。
他动辄因为小事发脾气,让同事很困扰。
He loses his temper over small things so often that his colleagues feel troubled.

Usage Notes

This adverb often introduces a repeated action that is excessive, irritating, or undesirable. It commonly appears before a verb phrase.

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