adverb phrase HSK 3
Traditional 馬上就
immediately · right away · very soon · in just a moment
Meaning
This common phrase combines 马上 (immediately) with 就 (then/right away) to emphasize that something will happen very quickly or without delay. It's used to indicate that an action is about to occur almost instantly or within a very short time frame.
Usage
Native speakers use this phrase constantly in daily conversation to promise quick action or describe imminent events. It's more emphatic than using 马上 alone. Often used when responding to requests or describing something that's about to happen. The tone is casual and reassuring.
Examples
- 01别着急，我马上就来。, .Don't worry, I'll be there right away.
- 02饭马上就好了，请再等一会儿。, .The food will be ready very soon, please wait a bit longer.
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Common collocations
- 马上就来coming right away
- 马上就到arriving very soon
- 马上就好will be ready in just a moment
- 马上就走leaving right away
Antonyms
Origin
马上 literally means 'on horseback,' suggesting the speed of riding a horse. Combined with 就 (immediately/then), it creates a doubly emphatic expression for immediacy.