Chinese

lìjí
Meaning: immediately; at once
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

立
即

Example sentences

After receiving the order, he set off immediately.
地震發生後,政府立即派出軍隊參與救災工作。
地震发生后,政府立即派出军队参与救灾工作。
After the earthquake, the government immediately dispatched the army to participate in disaster relief work.
將軍下令全體官兵立即出發。
将军下令全体官兵立即出发。
The general ordered all officers and soldiers to set out immediately.
我們必須正視自己的錯誤並立即改正。
我们必须正视自己的错误并立即改正。
We must face our mistakes and correct them immediately.
士兵接到命令後立即開槍。
士兵接到命令后立即开枪。
The soldier fired immediately after receiving the order.
救援人員立即趕赴事故現場。
救援人员立即赶赴事故现场。
Rescue personnel immediately rushed to the scene of the accident.
指揮官下令部隊立即撤退。
指挥官下令部队立即撤退。
The commander ordered the troops to retreat immediately.
如果你發現有人販毒,應該立即檢舉。
如果你发现有人贩毒,应该立即检举。
If you find someone selling drugs, you should report it immediately.
如果發現財物失竊,請立即報案。
如果发现财物失窃,请立即报案。
If you find that property has been stolen, please report it to the police immediately.
這對輪胎磨損得非常嚴重,需要立即更換。
这对轮胎磨损得非常严重,需要立即更换。
These tires are severely worn and need to be replaced immediately.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that something happens without delay.

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