Meaning
立即 means 'immediately' or 'right away' and emphasizes prompt action without delay. It combines 立 (to stand, establish) with 即 (immediately, at once) to convey the sense of something happening at the very moment of standing or arising. This is a formal, written-style word commonly used in official contexts, announcements, and serious speech.
Usage
立即 is more formal than synonyms like 马上 (mǎshàng). It appears frequently in news reports, official notices, business communication, and formal commands. Native speakers use it when emphasizing urgency or the necessity of immediate action, especially in professional or serious contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01接到通知后，我们立即赶往现场。, .After receiving the notice, we immediately rushed to the scene.
- 02这项新政策将立即生效。.This new policy will take effect immediately.
Characters
Common collocations
- 立即采取行动take action immediately
- 立即生效take effect immediately
- 立即停止stop immediately
- 立即执行execute immediately
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters have ancient origins. 立 originally depicted a person standing upright, while 即 combines elements suggesting closeness and immediacy. Together they create a compound emphasizing instantaneous action.