马上

• 拼音: mǎ shàng
• 汉字拆解: 马 = simplified pictograph of a horse; 上 = up/on

含义

Immediately; right away; at once. Indicates something will happen very soon.

One of the most frequently used time adverbs in Chinese. Can indicate both the immediate future and an urgent response. Often used to reassure someone that action is being taken promptly.

例句

1. 我马上就来。
2. 电影马上开始了。
3. 你马上去做作业。

用法指南

语境: time, everyday

语气: urgent

正确说法

• 等一下，我马上到。(Wait a moment, I'll be right there.)
• 马上就要下雨了。(It's going to rain any moment now.)

错误说法

• 我马上正在做。(Contradictory — 马上 means 'about to' while 正在 means 'currently doing'; say either 我马上做 or 我正在做)

起源与历史

Literally 'on horseback' (马 horse + 上 on). In ancient times, doing something on horseback implied speed and urgency, hence the modern meaning of 'immediately.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal