Comparing "jianglai" and "weilai"
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将来 and 未来 are both nouns that mean the future and in many circumstances can be used interchangeably. 将来 is used in both informal and formal settings, whereas 未来 is used in formal settings. While very similar in meaning, both have distinct uses, for example only 将来 is used to compare the future to the present condition. As well, only 未来 can be mean the very near future (approximately a week or less) and a hope for a brighter future.
| 将来 (jiānglái) | 未来 (wèilái) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | the future | the future |
| Part of Speech | noun | noun |
| Formality | flexible | formal |
Contents
- 1 To say to “understand” or “comprehend” a person or the way something is both 了解 and 理解 can be used.
- 2 To describe a situation in which after much thought and deliberation you grasp an understanding of a principle, a reason, material, a person’s deep inner thoughts or feelings use 理解
- 3 To say “to know about”, “to know of”, “to think about” a person or concept use 了解.
- 4 To describe a situation which uses “to get to know” or “to find out about” “to become aware of how something will work out“ (think “ahh… got you!”) about a condition or a situation use 了解.
To say to “understand” or “comprehend” a person or the way something is both 了解 and 理解 can be used.
Common Phrases
In the following examples both 了解 and 理解 can be used.
- 很～你
- 不～你
- 不太～
- 互相～
To describe a situation in which after much thought and deliberation you grasp an understanding of a principle, a reason, material, a person’s deep inner thoughts or feelings use 理解
Common Phrases
- 不能理解
- 理解不了
- 理解力
- 理解错了
- 表示理解
To say “to know about”, “to know of”, “to think about” a person or concept use 了解.
Common Phrases
To describe a situation which uses “to get to know” or “to find out about” “to become aware of how something will work out“ (think “ahh… got you!”) about a condition or a situation use 了解.
Common Phrases
- 了解情况
- 了解一下
- 了解了解
