即时

即時
jíshí
adjective #9,721

Meanings

  1. 1 instant; immediate; real-time

Characters

Literally 'at this moment' — happening right now without delay.

Examples

Wēixìn shì yī kuǎn jíshí tōngxùn ruǎnjiàn.
WeChat is an instant messaging app.
Wǒmen xūyào jíshí fǎnkuì.
We need immediate feedback.
Zhège xìtǒng tígōng jíshí shùjù gēngxīn.
This system provides real-time data updates.

Tips

usage
即时 is common in tech contexts: 即时通讯 (instant messaging), 即时翻译 (real-time translation). For everyday 'immediately,' 马上 (mǎshàng) or 立刻 (lìkè) are more natural. Compare 及时 (jíshí, timely/in time) — different character, different meaning.
mistakes
Don't confuse 即时 (jíshí, instant/real-time) with 及时 (jíshí, timely/in time). They sound identical but means 'immediate' while means 'to reach/in time for.'

Stroke Order

shí