即时 (jí shí) — immediately, instantly
Definition
即时 (jíshí) means 'immediate / instant' and emphasizes speed right at this moment, often in tech or instruction contexts (e.g. 即时翻译). 立即 is a stronger written-form synonym; 当即 means 'on the spot, right then'.
adverb
immediatelyinstantly
Easily confused
Examples
- 即时。Qǐng jí shí què rèn nín de shēn fèn xìn xī.Please confirm your identity information immediately.
- 即时。Zhè kuǎn ruǎn jiàn néng jí shí fān yì duō zhǒng yǔ yán.This software can translate multiple languages instantly.
- 即时。Shōu dào tōng zhī hòu qǐng jí shí chū fā.Please depart immediately after receiving the notice.
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