about to; on the point of
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
about to; on the point of; soon
literaryA classical/literary adverb indicating that an action or state is imminent. Equivalent to modern 将要 or 就要, but carries a more formal, classical tone.
Tiān天
sè色
jiāng将
cì次
pò破
xiǎo晓
。
The sky was about to dawn.
Dà大
jūn军
jiāng将
cì次
chū出
zhēng征
。
The main army was on the point of setting out on an expedition.
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Huā花
qī期
jiāng将
cì次
guò过
，
yóu游
rén人
jiàn渐
xī稀
。
The blooming season was almost over, and visitors became fewer.