Usage of 随即
The adverb 随即 means 'immediately' or 'right after' and is used to indicate that one action follows another without delay. It often appears in formal or written contexts, such as news reports or official statements.
Common Collocations
- 随即 + verb: to express that something happens immediately after another event.
- 随即赶到 (rush immediately)
- 随即开始 (start immediately)
Nuances
Using 随即 emphasizes the promptness and direct sequence of events. It is more formal than just using 立刻 or 马上 and is often found in written Chinese.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 随即 with 随后, which means 'afterwards' but does not emphasize immediacy as strongly. 随即 stresses that the second action happens right after the first without any noticeable delay.