the future, what will be

JLPT N4 9 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of

The character (jiāng) is primarily used as an auxiliary verb to indicate future actions or events, similar to 'will' or 'shall' in English. It often appears before verbs to express intention or prediction about what is going to happen.

Different Meanings

  1. Future auxiliary verb: Used to express future tense, e.g., (I will go).
  2. Noun meaning 'general': In military contexts, 将军 means 'general'.

Common Collocations

  • 将要 (jiāng yào): about to, going to
  • 将来 (jiāng lái): future
  • 将军 (jiāng jūn): general (military rank)

Notes

  • is more formal and often used in written or formal spoken Chinese compared to (huì), which also indicates future but is more colloquial.
  • Do not confuse as a verb meaning 'to take' or 'to use' in other contexts; here, focus on its future auxiliary and noun uses.
  • When combined with , it emphasizes an imminent future event.

This word is essential for expressing future plans, predictions, or formal statements about what will happen.

Example Sentences

I will go to Beijing on a business trip.

This technology will change our way of life.

A general is the highest commander of the army.