English–Chinese
“be about to” in Chinese
How to say “be about to” in Chinese
“Be about to” in Chinese is 即将 (jí jiāng).
A time marker that places an event right at the edge of happening.
Example sentences with 即将
春天即将到来。chūn tiān jí jiāng dào lái
Spring is about to arrive.
Tips for using 即将
- In everyday Chinese, this adverb is especially common in announcements, schedules, and news-style statements, so it often sounds more formal than ordinary conversation.
Other Chinese words for “be about to”
他将要开始工作。tā jiāng yào kāi shǐ gōng zuò
He is about to start work.