immediately; at once; without delay

used to introduce a hypothetical concession, indicating that the result in the main clause remains unchanged regardless; often paired with [[也|也|ye3]] or [[还|還|hai2]]

on the point of happening; soon; will shortly

Equivalent to [[就可以|就可以|jiu4 ke3 yi3]], meaning "that will suffice" or "and then it will be alright"; can then or can immediately.

even though; even if; used to express a hypothetical concession, similar to [[即使|即使|ji2 shi3]]

immediately; soon after that; following which

immediately; on the spot; shows that an action or situation happens straight away or follows immediately after another

The current day; often used in formal contexts to indicate something is effective immediately.

at once; without delay

immediately; at once; instantly; right away

done or created on the spot without preparation based on immediate inspiration, such as a performance or speech; improvisation

to be near at hand; about to happen soon; just around the corner; to be at a critical point in time

literary word for soon after or immediately

that is; in other words; specifically; often used to clarify or further explain a preceding statement

To begin one's reign as a monarch or ruler; to succeed to the throne.

could happen at any moment; describes a situation that is so tense it is about to explode or reach a crisis point

immediately; promptly; quickly

Literally means to match the rhythm from the first beat; used to describe two people or groups who click together, reach a quick agreement, or become immediate partners. This term can sometimes have a negative tone, suggesting a hasty or improper alliance.

(idiom) gone in a flash; transitory; to disappear in an instant

(idiom) transient; fleeting; used to describe time or opportunities that are easily lost if one does not grasp them immediately

(idiom) seeming neither close nor distant; used to describe a lukewarm relationship or an aloof attitude where someone is neither friendly nor distant

which means; this means that

A district and former city in the Qingdao area of Shandong province

done or spoken without preparation on the spot; extemporaneously

Used to introduce a hypothetical situation, meaning even if or even though; same as [[即使|即使|ji2 shi3]] or [[即便|即便|ji2 bian4]].

Either this or that; one or the other; implies there is no middle ground or third option

such as; for example; just like; like; as if

to leave as soon as one is waved away; to be compliant and submissive to someone else's commands

even if; even though; used to express a hypothetical situation, similar to [[即使|即使|ji2 shi3]]

To compose a poem, song, or painting on the spot, inspired by the scene currently before one's eyes

To touch on a subject or perform an action and then stop immediately; to take care not to overdo something or go too far.

soluble or ready to be consumed immediately after adding liquid

(idiom) within sight but beyond reach; unattainable; can only be looked at from a distance but cannot be approached or attained (jí here means to approach)

so numerous that one can just bend down and pick them up; easily found everywhere or readily available

to collapse or give way at the first encounter; used to describe an army or group that is extremely easy to defeat

to be neither too familiar nor too distant; to maintain a neutral or aloof relationship

To come immediately at someone's call; always at someone's beck and call.

An improvised piece of work such as a poem, speech, or musical performance.

(literary) even; even if; even though; used to introduce a hypothetical condition similar to [[即使|即使|ji2 shi3]] or [[即便|即便|ji2 bian4]]

in a twinkling; immediately; right away

To be moved or have one's emotions triggered by the scene currently before one's eyes; memories or feelings brought about by a particular setting.

to start a project or task without the necessary preparation or guidance and end up in failure; literally means to hunt deer without a forest guide (from the [[易经|易經|yi4 jing1]])

a bill of exchange or draft that must be paid by the bank or post office immediately upon presentation

A product that is approaching its expiration date, often sold at a discount in stores; commonly used in Taiwan.

to be defeated instantly as soon as the fighting starts; to crumble at the first encounter

to arrive with a single step; easily accomplished without effort

either dead or wounded; suffering a terrible fate from a heavy blow or accident

(idiom) delicious and soft, often describing food that melts as soon as it enters the mouth

to leave the world; to pass away