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紧接着 (jǐn jiē zhe) vs 随后 (suí hòu) — use 紧接着 for a stronger emphasis on immediacy compared to 随后, which implies a slight delay.
Be careful to use 紧接着 in contexts where events happen right after one another, as using it for unrelated events can confuse the listener. It is more common in spoken language and informal settings, rather than in very formal writing.
Although 紧接着 is not a specific HSK word, it falls within HSK 3-4 level vocabulary due to its use in everyday conversation. Focus on its conjunction with verbs to describe sequences of actions, which can help in narrative contexts.
Learners often confuse 紧接着 with 之后, using it in contexts where immediacy is not implied, such as saying '我吃了晚饭之后我看电视' (I watched TV after dinner) instead of using 之后. The correct phrase would be '我吃了晚饭，紧接着我看电视'.
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How to say immediately afterwards in Chinese
“immediately afterwards” in Chinese is紧接着
紧接着 (jǐn jiē zhe) means 'immediately after' or 'followed closely by' in Mandarin. It is often used to describe events or actions that occur in succession without delay, emphasizing a sense of continuity or immediacy.
When to use 紧接着
Be careful to use 紧接着 in contexts where events happen right after one another, as using it for unrelated events can confuse the listener. It is more common in spoken language and informal settings, rather than in very formal writing.
紧接着 or something close to it
紧接着 (jǐn jiē zhe) vs 随后 (suí hòu) — use 紧接着 for a stronger emphasis on immediacy compared to 随后, which implies a slight delay.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 紧接着 with 之后, using it in contexts where immediacy is not implied, such as saying '我吃了晚饭之后我看电视' (I watched TV after dinner) instead of using 之后. The correct phrase would be '我吃了晚饭，紧接着我看电视'.
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Yes, it can be used to introduce a sequence of events, but ensure the context is clear.
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