Meaning
将来 refers to the future or a time that has not yet arrived. It's used to talk about events, plans, or situations that will happen at some point after the present moment. It can refer to the near future or distant future, depending on context.
Usage
将来 is commonly used in planning, expressing hopes, or making predictions. It typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or after the subject. Native speakers use it in both formal and informal contexts when discussing future events, career plans, or life goals. It's often paired with 会 (huì) to express 'will' or future actions.
Examples
- 01你将来想做什么工作？?What kind of work do you want to do in the future?
- 02我们要为将来做好准备。.We need to prepare well for the future.
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Common collocations
- 在将来in the future
- 将来有一天someday in the future
- 为将来打算to plan for the future
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Origin
将来 literally means 'will come' - 将 being a literary marker for future tense and 来 meaning 'come'. Together they form the concept of 'the time that is coming' or 'the future'.