即将

即將

jíjiāng

adverb HSK 4 #2,153

Meanings

1 about to; soon
2 on the verge of; imminent

Characters

immediately; at once

Examples

列车即将到达北京站。

Lièchē jíjiāng dàodá Běijīngzhàn.

The train is about to arrive at Beijing Station.

他即将大学毕业。

Tā jíjiāng dàxué bìyè.

He is about to graduate from college.

新学期即将开始。

Xīn xuéqī jíjiāng kāishǐ.

The new semester is about to begin.

Tips

usage

即将 (about to, formal/written) vs 快要 (kuàiyào, about to, casual). 即将 is used in news, announcements, and formal writing. 快要 is everyday speech.

Stroke Order

即 jí

将 jiāng