Senses
即 even if
used to connect parts of a sentence to show a hypothetical concession, equivalent to 即使
即 immediately
promptly; at once; indicates that something happens right after something else
即 at present
currently; in the immediate future; happening now
即 namely
to be; to mean; that is; equivalent to 就是
即 prompted by
(bound form) inspired by or taking place on the spot, as in an occasion or scene
即 to approach
(bound form) to reach; to come into contact with; to draw near
即 to assume
(bound form) to take on a role or position, such as a throne or office
即 surname
a Chinese surname