马
上

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The word "马上" is formed by combining the character 马 (horse) and 上 (on), literally meaning "on horseback". Historically, this term derived from the act of mounting a horse to depart quickly, which conveyed urgency and speed, leading to its modern metaphorical meaning of "immediately" or "right away".

Example Sentences Hide

我马上就来。

Wǒ mǎshàng jiù lái.

I will come right away.

妈妈马上做饭。

Māma mǎshàng zuò fàn.

Mom will cook immediately.

我们马上开始工作。

Wǒmen mǎshàng kāishǐ gōngzuò.

We will start working immediately.

他看到消息后马上回复。

Tā kàn dào xiāoxi hòu mǎshàng huífù.

He replied immediately after seeing the message.

如果下雨，我们马上取消比赛。

Rúguǒ xià yǔ, wǒmen mǎshàng qǔxiāo bǐsài.

If it rains, we will cancel the match immediately.

Word Definition - 马上

mǎ shàng at once; right away; immediately; on horseback (i.e. by military force)

Individual Character Details

马 mǎ, mǎ
上 shǎng, shàng