Definition
立即 (lìjí) is a formal, written adverb meaning 'immediately, at once'. It is more formal than the everyday word 马上 (mǎ shàng) and slightly more formal than 立刻 (lì kè), which is also common in speech and writing. Use 立即 in official notices, instructions, or serious contexts.
adverb
immediately
Examples
- 立即。Qǐng tā lì jí guòlái.Ask him to come over immediately.
- ，立即。Kàn dào xìnhào, bùduì lì jí xíngdòng.Upon seeing the signal, the troops acted immediately.
- ，立即。Shōu dào yóujiàn hòu, nǐ lì jí gěi wǒ huífù.Reply to me immediately after receiving the email.
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