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

HSK 5
Zhège xìtǒng tígōng jíshí shùjù gēngxīn.
This system provides real-time data updates.
HSK 6
Wēixìn shì yī kuǎn jíshí tōngxùn ruǎnjiàn.
WeChat is an instant messaging app.
HSK 7-9
Wǒmen xūyào jíshí fǎnkuì.
We need immediate feedback.

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 or 立刻 are more natural. Compare 及时 (timely/in time) - different character, different meaning.
mistakes
Don't confuse 即时 (instant/real-time) with 及时 (timely/in time). They sound identical but means 'immediate' while means 'to reach/in time for.'

Stroke Order

shí