马上 mǎshàng
immediately / right away
马上 (mǎshàng) means "immediately / right away" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Frequently asked questions
What does 马上 (mǎshàng) mean in Chinese?
马上 (mǎshàng) means "immediately / right away" in Chinese. 马上 (mǎshàng) means "immediately / right away" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 马上 in a sentence?
Use 马上 (mǎshàng) the way you would use "immediately / right away" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 马上 (mǎshàng) and 告诉 (gàosu)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 马上 means "immediately / right away"; 告诉 means "tell / inform". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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