imminent; about to happen
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplespredicate
to be imminent; to be about to occur; coming soon
formalFollows a noun or noun phrase to indicate that an event is approaching very soon. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Bì毕
yè业
zài在
jí即
，
tóng同
xué学
men们
dōu都
kāi开
shǐ始
zhǎo找
gōng工
zuò作
le了
。
With graduation imminent, the students have all started looking for jobs.
Dà大
sài赛
zài在
jí即
，
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
men们
zhèng正
zài在
jìn进
xíng行
zuì最
hòu后
de的
xùn训
liàn练
。
With the competition approaching, the athletes are conducting their final training.
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Gāo高
kǎo考
zài在
jí即
，
kǎo考
shēng生
men们
dōu都
gǎn感
dào到
yā压
lì力
hěn很
dà大
。
With the college entrance examination imminent, the candidates all feel immense pressure.
Hūn婚
qī期
zài在
jí即
，
tā他
men们
zhèng正
zài在
chóu筹
bèi备
hūn婚
lǐ礼
。
With the wedding day approaching, they are busy preparing for the ceremony.