lập khắc

Người lính lập khắc tuân theo mệnh lệnh.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Immediately; at once; instantly: An adverb indicating that an action occurs without any delay, right after a previous moment or command. It is a classical or literary synonym for "lập tức."

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Nghe tin, ông ấy lập khắc ra đi. (Upon hearing the news, he left immediately.)
  • Cô ấy lập khắc trả lời khi được hỏi. (She answered instantly when asked.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is considered more formal and is often found in written Vietnamese, particularly in classical or literary contexts, rather than in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Lập tức (adv): Immediately, at once. This is the more common and modern synonym.
  • Hãy đến đây lập tức! (Come here at once!)

Synonyms

• Immediately: Without any delay.
• Instantly: At once.
• Right away: Without hesitation.
• Forthwith (formal): Immediately.

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