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Usages of mǎshàng
我 马上 去 公司， 你 在 家 等 我 吧。Wǒ mǎshàng qù gōngsī, nǐ zài jiā děng wǒ ba.
I’m going to the company right away; wait for me at home.
我 不但 想 去 超市， 而且 要 马上 买 水。Wǒ bùdàn xiǎng qù chāoshì, érqiě yào mǎshàng mǎi shuǐ.
I not only want to go to the supermarket, but also need to buy water right away.
他 说 开会 以后 马上 去 复习， 我 也 要 复习。Tā shuō kāihuì yǐhòu mǎshàng qù fùxí, wǒ yě yào fùxí.
He said after the meeting he will review right away; I also need to review.
我们 马上 练习 吧， 您 觉得 这样 更 好 吗？Wǒmen mǎshàng liànxí ba, nín juéde zhèyàng gèng hǎo ma?
Let’s practice right away; do you think this is better?
今天 我 不但 开会， 而且 要 马上 给 她 回 邮件， 我们 晚上 再 聊天。Jīntiān wǒ bùdàn kāihuì, érqiě yào mǎshàng gěi tā huí yóujiàn, wǒmen wǎnshang zài liáotiān.
Today I not only have a meeting, but also need to reply to her email right away; let’s chat again tonight.
今天 下班 以后 我 想 马上 回家。jīntiān xiàbān yǐhòu wǒ xiǎng mǎshàng huíjiā.
After work today, I want to go home right away.
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