lin4 mong4連忙连忙
Jyutpinglin4 mong4
Yalelìhn mòhng
Definition
Promptly, at once, or right away.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
连忙 implies a sense of urgency or a reflexive reaction to a specific situation. It is often used to describe someone acting quickly to address a sudden development or to show politeness. While it functions similarly to 即刻, it carries a slightly more literary or formal tone compared to the purely colloquial immediate action markers.
Examples
As soon as he saw me, he promptly greeted me.
Hurry up and go help out, don't be late.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 即刻, but 連忙 specifically emphasizes the speed of a reaction to an event, whereas 即刻 is a more general term for doing something immediately or right now.
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