当即 (dāng jí) — at once; immediately; on the spot

Definition

当即 (dāng jí) is a formal, literary adverb meaning 'immediately, on the spot' — it is often used in written narratives or formal reports to describe a prompt action taken at that exact moment. It is more formal than 立刻/立即 (lì kè/lì jí) and emphasizes the 'on the spot' aspect more than 随即 (suí jí 'soon afterwards').

adverb

at onceimmediatelyon the spot

Examples

当即。
Tā dāng jí zhàn le qǐlái.
He stood up immediately.
当即。
Lǎobǎn dāng jí zuò chū le juédìng.
The boss made a decision on the spot.
，当即。
Kàn dào wēixiǎn, tā dāng jí tíng xià le chē.
Seeing the danger, he stopped the car immediately.

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