Expressing future with "jiang"
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将 (jiāng) can be used to denote something is about to happen in the near future, a bit like "about to" in English. It is generally used in formal contexts.
- 我 相信 你 将 会 成为 一 个 成功 的 人。
- 他 将 去 中国 学习。
- 我们 公司 将 要 出 一 个 新 的 产品。
将 is often combined with other verbs like 会 and 要, and has a similar meaning.
Sources and further reading
Books
New Practical Chinese Reader 5 (新实用汉语课本5) p92
