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“future” in Chinese

Chinese

Also前途 (qián tú)

Pronunciation

Pinyinwèi lái

Example

我对未来充满期待。wǒ duì wèi lái chōng mǎn qī dài

I am full of hope for the future.

Illustration for 未来 (future)

How to say “future” in Chinese

“Future” in Chinese is 未来 (wèi lái).

The unfolding direction of time after now, including what life or society may become.

Full entry for 未来: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 未来

很多年轻人为未来努力工作。hěn duō nián qīng rén wéi wèi lái nǔ lì gōng zuò

Many young people work hard for the future.

Tips for using 未来

  • For a specific appointment or near-term event, naming the time or event is usually more natural than using this broad noun alone, which keeps ordinary conversation concrete.

Other Chinese words for “future”

很多学生担心自己的前途。hěn duō xué shēng dān xīn zì jǐ de qián tú

Many students worry about their future.

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