随即

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Usage of 随即

The adverb 随即 means 'immediately' or 'right after' and is used to indicate that one action follows another without delay. It often appears in formal or written contexts, such as news reports or official statements.

Common Collocations

Nuances

Using 随即 emphasizes the promptness and direct sequence of events. It is more formal than just using 立刻 or 马上 and is often found in written Chinese.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 随即 with , which means 'afterwards' but does not emphasize immediacy as strongly. 随即 stresses that the second action happens right after the first without any noticeable delay.

Example Sentences

He immediately rushed to the scene after hearing the news.

The discussion started immediately after the meeting ended.

He answered the teacher's question immediately.