随即

suí jí

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

Definitions

1. immediately
2. presently
3. following which

Word relationships

Related words

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• 随后 suí hòu 随后 suí hòu soon after 接着: soon after

Synonyms

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• 立刻 lì kè 立刻 lì kè forthwith 立即发生: forthwith
• 马上 mǎ shàng 马上 mǎ shàng at once 很快地: at once

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 随即 (immediately after) with 随便 (casually). They sound similar but have completely different meanings.

Formality

随即 is mainly used in written or formal contexts to indicate an action happening right after another.

Example Sentences

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他一关门， 随即 离开了。

As soon as he closed the door, he immediately left.

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Child Words of 随即

• 即 即 jí: namely
• 随 随 suí: to follow