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立刻
lìkè
Description
「立刻」的意思是马上、很快，用来说一件事没有等待就发生了。
"立刻" means immediately or very quickly, used to say something happens without waiting.
它比「马上」更正式一点，说话和写字都可以用。
It is a bit more formal than "马上" and can be used in both speaking and writing.
Meanings
立刻lìkè
immediately; at once; right away
听到消息，他立刻跑了出去。
Upon hearing the news, he immediately ran out.
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Notes
- Nuance
立刻 and 马上 both mean "right away"; 立刻 sounds slightly more formal.
- Etymology
立 (stand/instantly) + 刻 (a short moment), literally "in an instant."
In videos
“涂上立刻止痒消肿”
“你就会立刻就很快就又要回来了啦，”
“我就立刻又投入到了新的工作里面”
“请立刻到第一会议室开会”
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