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    Expressing immediacy with 立即 (lìjí)

    Sequence & Order
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Subject + 立即 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 立即 (lìjí) means "immediately" or "at once" and is placed before a verb to indicate that an action happens right away without delay. It is a formal word often used in news, official statements, and written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 接到通知后，救援队立即出发了。

      Jiēdào tōngzhī hòu, jiùyuán duì lìjí chūfā le.

      After receiving the notification, the rescue team set out immediately.

    • 发现问题，请立即联系客服处理。

      Fāxiàn wèntí, qǐng lìjí liánxì kèfú chǔlǐ.

      If you find a problem, please contact customer service immediately for assistance.

    • 他立即做出了回应，态度非常坚决。

      Tā lìjí zuò chū le huíyìng, tàidù fēicháng jiānjué.

      He responded immediately, with a very firm attitude.

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