zik1 coeng4即場即场
Jyutpingzik1 coeng4
Yalejīk chèuhng
Definition
On the spot, at the scene, or at that very moment.
colloquialdaily actionsother
How it's used
Focuses on actions occurring in the exact location where an event is taking place, often implying a sense of immediacy or public visibility. It is frequently used in contexts involving performances, interviews, or spontaneous reactions to a situation. Unlike the more general term 立即, which emphasizes speed, this word highlights the physical presence of the actor at the scene.
Examples
He performed a magic trick on the spot.
Do you want to open the gift right here?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'immediately' in a purely temporal sense, such as when promising to do a task later. It requires the physical presence of the person at the location where the action is being carried out.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
