Definition
即席 is a formal adverb meaning 'impromptu' or 'extemporaneously' — something done without preparation, especially speaking or performing. It also carries a literal sense of 'at the banquet,' describing actions that happen during a formal meal. Both senses are used in written and formal spoken Chinese, often paired with verbs like 发言 (speak), 回答 (answer), or 创作 (create).
adv.
(adv.) impromptuextemporaneouslyoff the cuff(adv.) in the course of a banquetat the banquet
Examples
- 即席。Tā jí xí fābiǎo le yì piān jīngcǎi de yǎnjiǎng.He gave an impromptu wonderful speech.
- 即席。Zhège wèntí tā jí xí huídá de hěn liúlì.She answered this question extemporaneously and very fluently.
- ，即席，。Yànhuì shàng, shīrén jí xí fù shī yì shǒu, yíngdé mǎntáng hècǎi.At the banquet, the poet composed a poem impromptu and won applause from the whole room.
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