Meaning
将要 is a formal auxiliary verb that indicates something is going to happen in the near future. It emphasizes that an action or event is imminent or about to occur. This word is more formal and literary than the common 要 (yào) or 会 (huì), and is frequently used in written Chinese, news reports, and formal speeches.
Usage
将要 appears before the main verb to indicate future actions. It's commonly used in formal contexts like news broadcasts, official announcements, and written reports. In casual conversation, speakers typically prefer 要 or 会 instead. It often appears with time expressions that indicate the near future.
Examples
- 01会议将要在下午三点开始。.The meeting will begin at 3 PM.
- 02他将要前往北京参加重要的商务谈判。.He will go to Beijing to participate in important business negotiations.
Characters
Common collocations
- 将要发生will happen, be about to occur
- 将要到来will arrive, be about to come
- 将要开始will begin, be about to start
Antonyms
Origin
将 is a classical Chinese word meaning 'will' or 'shall,' commonly used in literary and formal contexts. Combined with 要, it creates an emphatic future construction that has been used in formal Chinese for centuries.