How to say “will” in Chinese with 将 (jiāng)
Subj. + 将 (jiāng) + Verb Phrase
Expressing future with "将 (jiāng)"
Subj. + 将 (jiāng) + Verb Phrase
HSK 5Auxiliary verbsExpressing future with "将 (jiāng)"
Rule structure
将 (jiāng) is a formal auxiliary verb indicating future action. It is used in written Chinese, announcements, and formal speeches. Similar to 会 (huì) but more official.
Rule structure
将 (jiāng) is a formal auxiliary verb indicating future action. It is used in written Chinese, announcements, and formal speeches. Similar to 会 (huì) but more official.
Examples
我们将于下周开始项目。
Wǒmen jiāng yú xià zhōu kāishǐ xiàngmù.
We will start the project next week.
Examples
我们将于下周开始项目。
Wǒmen jiāng yú xià zhōu kāishǐ xiàngmù.
We will start the project next week.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing future with "将 (jiāng)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + 将 (jiāng) + Verb Phrase. For example: 我们将于下周开始项目。 — “We will start the project next week.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们将于下周开始项目。 — “We will start the project next week.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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