syun4 zik1旋即
Jyutpingsyun4 zik1
Yalesyùhn jīk
Definition
Immediately; right away.
writtentime
How it's used
Carries a formal and literary tone that is rarely heard in casual daily conversation. It is most commonly found in news reports, official announcements, or written narratives to describe a swift sequence of events. Using it in a relaxed chat with friends will sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
He left immediately upon hearing the news.
The police immediately cordoned off the entire scene.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a common spoken word like 即刻 or 即時. While it shares the same meaning, it is not a colloquial term and should be reserved for formal writing or serious contexts.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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