impromptu; extemporaneous; take one's seat
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesadverb
impromptu; extemporaneous; on the spot (at a banquet or meeting)
formalModifies verbs like 讲话, 赋诗, 演奏 to indicate something done without prior preparation. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
Zǒng总
tǒng统
jí即
xí席
fā发
biǎo表
le了
yī一
duàn段
gǎn感
rén人
de的
jiǎng讲
huà话
。
The president delivered an impromptu and moving speech.
Zhè这
wèi位
gāng钢
qín琴
jiā家
jí即
xí席
yǎn演
zòu奏
le了
yī一
shǒu首
míng名
qǔ曲
。
The pianist performed a famous piece extemporaneously.
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Shī诗
rén人
jí即
xí席
fù赋
shī诗
yī一
shǒu首
，
yíng赢
de得
le了
mǎn满
táng堂
hè喝
cǎi彩
。
The poet composed a poem on the spot, earning thunderous applause.
Tā他
jí即
xí席
huí回
dá答
le了
jì记
zhě者
tí提
chū出
de的
jiān尖
ruì锐
wèn问
tí题
。
He answered the sharp questions raised by reporters off the cuff.
verb
to take one's seat; to be seated; to sit down (at a dinner table or meeting)
formalUsed in formal invitations or descriptions of ceremonies to indicate guests taking their places. Often followed by 就座.
Qǐng请
gè各
wèi位
jiā嘉
bīn宾
jí即
xí席
jiù就
zuò座
。
Please take your seats, honored guests.
Zhǔ主
rén人
jí即
xí席
hòu后
，
yàn宴
huì会
zhèng正
shì式
kāi开
shǐ始
。
After the host took his seat, the banquet officially began.
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Míng鸣
pào炮
zòu奏
yuè乐
，
qǐng请
jí即
xí席
。
(With) cannon fire and music playing, please be seated.