即兴 (jí xìng) — (adj./adv.) impromptu; extemporaneous

Definition

即兴 (jíxìng) means 'impromptu' — done or said on the spot without preparation, usually for performances, speeches, or creative work. More common in arts/entertainment than the more formal 即席.

(adj./adv.) impromptuextemporaneous

Examples

  • 即兴
    Tā zuò le yì chǎng jí xìng yǎn jiǎng.
    He gave an impromptu speech.
  • 即兴
    Tā xǐ huan zài tái shàng jí xìng fā huī.
    She likes to improvise on stage.
  • 即兴
    Zhè cì biǎo yǎn wán quán shì jí xìng de.
    This performance was entirely impromptu.
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