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    Expressing "going to" with 将要 (jiāngyào)

    HSK 4
    Aspect & Tense
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Subject + 将要 + Verb + 了

    Explanation

    将要 (jiāngyào) means "is going to" or "will soon" and indicates that something is about to happen, usually according to a plan or expectation. It is more formal than 快要 or 要 alone and is often found in written or official contexts. It emphasizes the nearness and planned nature of the upcoming event.

    Examples

    • 飞机将要起飞了，请系好安全带。

      Fēijī jiāngyào qǐfēi le, qǐng jì hǎo ānquándài.

      The plane is about to take off; please fasten your seatbelts.

    • 比赛将要开始，选手们都准备好了。

      Bǐsài jiāngyào kāishǐ, xuǎnshǒumen dōu zhǔnbèi hǎo le.

      The competition is about to begin; all the contestants are ready.

    • 暴风雪将要来临，大家注意保暖。

      Bàofēngxuě jiāngyào láilín, dàjiā zhùyì bǎonuǎn.

      A snowstorm is approaching; everyone please keep warm.

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