将来

jiāng lái

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. in the future
2. future
3. the future

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 过去 guò qù 过去 guò qù (in the) past Opposite in time: 将来 is the future, 过去 is the past.: (in the) past

Related words

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• 以后 yǐ hòu 以后 yǐ hòu after 以后 means 'after' or 'later'; 将来 refers more specifically to a distant future.: after

Synonyms

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• 未来 wèi lái 未来 wèi lái future Both mean 'future'; 未来 is more formal and often used in written language.: future

Usage notes

Common mistakes

将来 refers to a time distant from now, not immediate. Use 以后 for 'in a moment' or 'soon after'.

Example Sentences

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这孩子 将来 一定有出息。

This child will definitely have a promising future.

我 将来 想当老师。

In the future, I want to be a teacher.

这个决定对 将来 有深远的影响。

This decision will have a far-reaching impact on the future.

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Words Containing 将来

• 即将来临 即将来临 jí jiāng lái lín: imminent

Child Words of 将来

• 来 来 lái: to come
• 将 将 jiāng: will
• 将 将 jiàng: (bound form) a general
• 将 将 qiāng: to desire