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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing future or possibility with 会 (huì)

    Aspect & Tense

    Structure

    Subject + 会 + Verb

    Explanation

    The auxiliary verb 会 (huì) is used to express future actions or the possibility that something will happen. It is placed before the main verb to indicate 'will' or 'would.' For example, 他会来 means 'He will come,' and 明天会下雨吗? means 'Will it rain tomorrow?'

    Examples

    • 明天会不会很冷?

      Míngtiān huì bu huì hěn lěng?

      Will it be very cold tomorrow?

    • 放心吧,他会准时到的。

      Fàngxīn ba, tā huì zhǔnshí dào de.

      Don't worry, he'll arrive on time.

    • 我觉得这个方法会有效。

      Wǒ juéde zhège fāngfǎ huì yǒuxiào.

      I think this method will be effective.

    • 明天会不会很冷?

      míngtiān huì bù huì hěn lěng?

      Will it be very cold tomorrow?

    • 放心吧,他会准时到的。

      fàngxīn ba, tā huì zhǔnshí dào de.

      Don't worry, he will arrive on time.

    • 我觉得这个方法会有效。

      wǒ juéde zhège fāngfǎ huì yǒuxiào.

      I think this method will be effective.

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