adverb HSK 5
Traditional 即將
about to · on the verge of · soon to
Meaning
即将 expresses that something is about to happen in the very near future, typically within days or hours. It conveys a sense of immediacy and is commonly used for scheduled or anticipated events that are approaching.
Usage
即将 is formal in register and frequently appears in written Chinese, news reports, and formal announcements. It is placed before a verb to indicate the action is imminent. Native speakers use it when the timing is definite or highly likely, not for distant future events.
Examples
- 01会议即将开始，请大家做好准备。, .The meeting is about to start, please everyone get ready.
- 02她即将前往美国留学。.She is about to go to the United States to study abroad.
Characters
Common collocations
- 即将到来about to arrive, approaching
- 即将开始about to begin
- 即将毕业about to graduate
- 即将举行about to be held
Antonyms
Origin
即 originally meant 'to approach' or 'immediate', while 将 is a classical Chinese marker for future actions. Together they emphasize the immediacy of an upcoming event.