马上就来
mǎshàng jiù lái
Coming right up · trad. 馬上就來
马上就来 (Mǎshàng jiù lái) means "coming right up" or "be right there." It's commonly used in service settings, like restaurants, to assure customers that their order or request will be attended to very quickly, often reassuring hungry patrons.
What does 马上就来 (mǎshàng jiù lái) mean?
马上就来 (mǎshàng jiù lái) means “coming right up” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “immediately then come.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite in service contexts. It conveys efficiency and readiness. A common reply from the customer might be 好的 (hǎo de), meaning "okay" or "alright."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “MAH-shahng j'yoh LYE.” The first syllable has a third tone, the second a fourth, the third a fourth, and the last a second tone.
Other ways to say it
- 马上来mǎshàng láicoming right away
- 很快就来hěn kuài jiù láiwill come very soon
- 请稍等qǐng shāoděngplease wait a moment
Examples
您的咖啡马上就来。
nín de kāfēi mǎshàng jiù lái.
Your coffee is coming right up.
请稍等，我马上就来。
qǐng shāoděng, wǒ mǎshàng jiù lái.
Please wait a moment, I'll be right there.
服务员，我的菜什么时候好？马上就来！
fúwùyuán, wǒ de cài shénme shíhou hǎo? mǎshàng jiù lái!
Waiter, when will my dish be ready? Coming right up!
Pro tip: While 马上 literally means "on horseback" (and thus "immediately"), in modern usage, it simply means "very soon" or "right away." The 就 (jiù) emphasizes the immediacy.
Related phrases
现在可以点餐吗？ · Are you ready to order喝点什么？ · Anything to drink请慢用 · Enjoy your meal
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