将 (jiāng) can be used to denote something is about to happen in the near future, a bit like "about to" in English. It is generally used in formal contexts.
Structure
Examples
- 我 相信 你 将 会 成为 一 个 成功 的 企业家。 I believe that you will soon become a successful entrepreneur.
- 他 将 去 中国 学习。 He is about to go to China to study.
- 我们 公司 将 要 推出 一 个 新 产品。 Our company is about to release a new product.
将 is often combined with other verbs like 会 and 要, and has a similar meaning.
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- New Practical Chinese Reader 5 (新实用汉语课本5) (pp. 92)
- 卓越汉语－公司实战篇 (pp. 89-90)