(lì jí) - immediately, at once, right away in Mandarin
lìjíTraditional: 立即
Translation
immediately, at once, right away
Word origin
A compound of 立 (lì, to stand) and 即 (jí, at once, namely), conveying the sense of acting on the spot without delay.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 立 (lì, to stand) + 即 (jí, at once)
Stroke order
立
即
Examples
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After receiving the call, he set off immediately.
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Please stop this behaviour at once.
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If a problem arises, report it right away.
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The doctor examined the patient immediately.
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On hearing the news, everyone sprang into action at once.
立即 (lì jí) means immediately or at once. It is a slightly more formal synonym of 马上 and is common in instructions and written notices.
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