Definitions
adv. At what time.
什么时候
conj. At the time that something happens.
当……时；一……就
conj. Considering that something is true.
既然；考虑到
Example
When does the next bus leave for town?
下一班去镇上的公交车什么时候发车？
When cities invest in reliable public transport, residents are more likely to leave their cars at home.
当城市投资建设可靠的公共交通时，居民就更可能不开私家车出行。
Collocations
- when necessary
- when possible
- since when
Word family
- whenever (conj.)
Usage tip
表将来的时间从句中，when后通常用一般现在时。
FAQ
- What does when mean?
- At what time. At the time that something happens. Considering that something is true.
- How is when pronounced?
- UK /wen/, US /wen/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
