tức khắc
[tɨk̚˧˦ xak̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) instant; moment; split-second
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
trong tức khắcin a split-second
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) at once; immediately
Examples
Nó nghe lời (ngay) tức khắc.He immediately obeyed.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tức khắc” mean?
(noun) instant; moment; split-second
Is “tức khắc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.