登时

登时 is an adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'at once.' It describes something happening without delay, often with a sense of urgency or suddenness.

The character 登 (dēng) originally meant 'to climb' or 'to ascend,' while 时 (shí) means 'time' or 'moment.' Together, they convey the idea of a sudden or immediate action, as if moving quickly through time.

登时 is commonly used in spoken and written Chinese to emphasize rapid action. It is often found in narratives or descriptions of events that occur instantly. This word is especially useful in storytelling or when describing quick reactions.