当机立断
dāngjī-lìduànTraditional 當機立斷
to make a prompt decision
Every meaning
dāngjī-lìduàn
- to make a prompt decision
Its characters
- 当dāngto act as; to work as
- 机jīmachine; engine
- 立lìto stand
- 断duànto break; to snap
Words with 当
Words with 机
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).