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    Using 前途 (qiántú) to express "future prospects"

    Time Expressions

    Explanation

    The noun 前途 (qiántú) means "future" or "prospects" and refers to the outlook or potential for someone's career or situation. It is commonly used when discussing someone's potential or the direction their life may take. For example, 前途未卜 means "uncertain future."

    Examples

    • 年轻人应该对自己的前途有信心。

      niánqīng rén yīnggāi duì zìjǐ de qiántú yǒu xìnxīn.

      Young people should have confidence in their own future.

    • 学好这门技术，你的前途会很光明。

      xué hǎo zhè mén jìshù, nǐ de qiántú huì hěn guāngmíng.

      If you master this skill, your future will be very bright.

    • 他放弃了大城市的工作，前途让家人很担心。

      tā fàngqì le dà chéngshì de gōngzuò, qiántú ràng jiārén hěn dānxīn.

      He gave up his job in the big city, and his future made his family very worried.

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