immediately; at once; right away
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
immediately; at once; right away
formalUsed to indicate that an action follows without any delay. Slightly more formal than '马上' in certain contexts. Often used in commands, instructions, or formal writing.
Jiē接
dào到
mìng命
lìng令
，
lì立
jí即
chū出
fā发
。
Upon receiving the order, they set off immediately.
Fā发
xiàn现
wèn问
tí题
，
qǐng请
lì立
jí即
bào报
gào告
。
If you discover a problem, please report it immediately.
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Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
ge个
xiāo消
xi息
，
tā他
lì立
jí即
gǎn赶
huí回
le了
jiā家
。
Upon hearing the news, he immediately rushed back home.
Yào药
wù物
yīng应
lì立
jí即
fú服
yòng用
。
The medicine should be taken immediately.