当即 (dāng jí) — at once; immediately; on the spot
Definition
当即 is a formal adverb for action taken immediately on the spot, often in reaction to a decision or event. More written than 立刻 or 连忙; pairs with 做出/回答/表示 for snap decisions.
adverb
at onceimmediatelyon the spot
Examples
- 当即。Tā dāng jí zhàn le qǐ lái.He stood up immediately.
- 当即。Lǎo bǎn dāng jí zuò chū le jué dìng.The boss made a decision on the spot.
- ，当即。Kàn dào wēi xiǎn, tā dāng jí tíng xià le chē.Seeing the danger, he stopped the car immediately.
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