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Expressing future with 将 ("jiang1")

将 jiāng

Verb
HSK 4

Structure

Subj. + 将 / 将要 / 将会 + [Verb Phrase]

Translations

  • will

Definition

“将”是一个副词，表示未来将要发生的动作或状态，相当于英语中的“will”或“be going to”。

"将" is an adverb indicating a future action or state, equivalent to "will" or "be going to" in English.

Usage

“将”放在动词前面，表示将来时，常用于书面语或正式场合。

"将" is placed before the verb to indicate future tense, often used in written or formal contexts.

Examples

  • 1 我将去北京。 (I will go to Beijing.)
  • 2 明天将有一场大雨。 (There will be a heavy rain tomorrow.)
  • 3 他们将完成这个项目。 (They will complete this project.)
  • 4 会议将推迟到下周。 (The meeting will be postponed to next week.)
  • 5 他将成为一个好老师。 (He will become a good teacher.)

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