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马上
mǎshàng
Description
"马上"的意思是很快，一会儿就会做某件事。
"马上" means very soon, something will be done in a moment.
你可以说"我马上来"，意思是"我很快就到"。
You can say "我马上来", meaning "I will come very soon".
Meanings
马上mǎshàng
right away; immediately; at once
我马上就来。
I'll be right there.
马上mǎshàng
very soon; in a moment
火车马上要开了。
The train is about to leave.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "on a horse," implying speed; now means "immediately."
- Nuance
often paired with 就 as 马上就 to stress something happening very soon.
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