Definition
马上 is an everyday adverb meaning 'immediately, right away'. It's less formal than 立刻 or 立即 (also 'immediately'), and unlike 赶快 ('quickly, hurry up'), it's not used for urgent commands — just neutral, immediate future actions.
adverb
immediatelyright awayat once
Examples
- 马上。Qǐng mǎ shàng bǎ zuòyè jiāo shànglái.Please hand in your homework immediately.
- 马上。Wǒ mǎ shàng jiù qù mǎi chī de.I'll go buy food right away.
- 马上。Lǎoshī mǎ shàng jiù dào le.The teacher will arrive very soon.
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