zoeng1 jiu3將要将要
Jyutpingzoeng1 jiu3
Yalejēung yiu
Definition
Be going to; in the near future; about to.
neutraltime
How it's used
While standard in written Chinese, this term sounds quite formal or literary in spoken Cantonese. Most native speakers prefer using 就嚟 or 快將 when expressing that something is about to happen in daily conversation. It is often reserved for more serious announcements or formal contexts where a sense of impending action is required.
Examples
Are you about to leave for the airport yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation as it can sound like you are reading from a news script or a formal document. Use 就嚟 instead for natural sounding speech.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
