be about to; will; shall
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
to be about to; will; shall
formalPlaced before a verb to indicate an action that is imminent or will definitely occur in the future. Often translated as 'will' or 'is going to.' Similar to '要' but slightly more formal. It expresses a near-future intention or prediction.
Tā他
jiāng将
yào来
lái北
Běi京
。
He will come to Beijing soon.
Huì会
yì议
jiāng将
yào在
zài下
xià周
zhōu举
jǔ行
。
The meeting will be held next week.
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Tā他
men们
jiāng将
yào要
jié结
hūn婚
le了
。
They are about to get married.
Bào暴
fēng风
yǔ雨
jiāng将
yào要
lái来
lín临
。
The storm is about to hit.
Gōng公
sī司
jiāng将
yào要
tuī推
chū出
xīn新
chǎn产
pǐn品
。
The company is about to launch a new product.