立
刻

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The word "立刻" is formed by combining the character "立", which denotes standing or immediacy, with "刻", which refers to a carved moment or a brief instant in time; together they create a compound meaning "immediately" by conveying the idea of action occurring without delay within a fleeting moment.

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我立刻去学校。

Wǒ lìkè qù xuéxiào.

I immediately go to school.

他立刻拿起书包。

Tā lìkè ná qǐ shūbāo.

He immediately picks up the schoolbag.

看到老师进来，我们立刻安静了。

Kàn dào lǎoshī jìnlái, wǒmen lìkè ānjìng le.

Seeing the teacher come in, we immediately became quiet.

如果发生紧急情况，请立刻联系警方。

Rúguǒ fāshēng jǐnjí qíngkuàng, qǐng lìkè liánxì jǐngfāng.

If an emergency occurs, please contact the police immediately.

公司要求员工在收到通知后立刻采取行动。

Gōngsī yāoqiú yuángōng zài shōu dào tōngzhī hòu lìkè cǎiqǔ xíngdòng.

The company requires employees to take action immediately after receiving the notice.

Word Definition - 立刻

lì kè immediately; at once; right away

Individual Character Details

立 lì, lì
刻 kè