将来

jiāng lái

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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过去

guò qù

(in the) past

Opposite in time: 将来 is the future, 过去 is the past.

Related words

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以后

yǐ hòu

after

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

Synonyms

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未来

wèi lái

future

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

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

jí jiāng lái lín

imminent

Child Words of 将来

to come

will

(bound form) a general

将

qiāng

to desire