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即将 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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即将
jíjiāng
on the eve of
HSK 5, d, 16 strokes, rank #2153, Hard
即将
jíjiāng
to be about to
HSK 5, d, 16 strokes, rank #2153, Hard
即将
jíjiāng
to be on the verge of
HSK 5, d, 16 strokes, rank #2153, Hard
jíjiāng(ji2jiang1)ji jiang T2
1on the eve of
2to be about to
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March 24, 2026
即将(即將)jíjiāng(ji2jiang1)
即将 (jí jiāng) means 'to be about to' or 'on the verge of.' It indicates an action or event that is imminent and will happen very soon. This term is often used in both spoken and written Chinese to express anticipation for something forthcoming.
Strokes16Frequency#2153DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of anticipation is important, especially during festivals or events like the Spring Festival, where families eagerly await reunions. 即将 captures this sense of looking forward to significant moments.
Memory tip
Think of '即' (jí) as 'this moment' and '将' (jiāng) as 'to bring forth.' Imagine a door that's about to open, signifying that something is just around the corner, representing the imminence captured in the term 即将.
Meanings of 即将
jíjiāng(ji2jiang1)
1on the eve of
2to be about to
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即将Simplified
即將Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#2153Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
即将 (jíjiāng) vs 将要 (jiāngyào) — use 即将 for events that are imminent and happening very soon, while 将要 indicates a future action that is more general.
Usage Notes
即将 is typically used in formal and informal contexts to indicate future events. A common mistake is to confuse it with 将要 (jiāng yào), which is more about intention rather than immediacy. Remember that 即将 carries a stronger sense of urgency.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 即将 connects with other temporal expressions like 未来 (wèi lái - future) or 最近 (zuì jìn - recently). Focus on using it in sentences that describe plans or events that are just about to happen.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 即将 with 将来 (jiāng lái - future), using it in contexts that lack the urgency it conveys. For example, saying '我即将去北京下个月' (wǒ jí jiāng qù Běijīng xià ge yuè) is incorrect; it should be '我即将在下个月去北京' (wǒ jí jiāng zài xià ge yuè qù Běijīng).
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即将 (jí jiāng) means 'to be about to' or 'on the verge of.' It indicates an action or event that is imminent and will happen very soon. This term is often used in both spoken and written Chinese to express anticipation for something forthcoming.
When to use 即将
即将 is typically used in formal and informal contexts to indicate future events. A common mistake is to confuse it with 将要 (jiāng yào), which is more about intention rather than immediacy. Remember that 即将 carries a stronger sense of urgency.
即将 or something close to it
即将 (jíjiāng) vs 将要 (jiāngyào) — use 即将 for events that are imminent and happening very soon, while 将要 indicates a future action that is more general.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 即将 with 将来 (jiāng lái - future), using it in contexts that lack the urgency it conveys. For example, saying '我即将去北京下个月' (wǒ jí jiāng qù Běijīng xià ge yuè) is incorrect; it should be '我即将在下个月去北京' (wǒ jí jiāng zài xià ge yuè qù Běijīng).
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Grammar patterns of 即将
即将 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
