即将

即將

jíjiāng

adverb HSK 4 #2,153

Meanings

HSK 3

新学期即将开始。

Xīn xuéqī jíjiāng kāishǐ.

The new semester is about to begin.

HSK 4

列车即将到达北京站。

Lièchē jíjiāng dàodá Běijīngzhàn.

The train is about to arrive at Beijing Station.

HSK 4

他即将大学毕业。

Tā jíjiāng dàxué bìyè.

He is about to graduate from college.

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.

即 jí

将 jiāng