Definition
将来 (jiānglái) is a noun meaning 'the future' as a general time period, often used with 的 (e.g., 将来的计划). It contrasts with 以后 (yǐhòu), meaning 'after' a specific time or event, and 未来 (wèilái), which is more formal and refers to the distant future. 今后 (jīnhòu) means 'from now on' and focuses on the immediate future.
noun
future
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 将来？jiāng lái nǐ huì qù nǎlǐ gōngzuò?Where will you work in the future?
- 。Wǒ jiānglái de jìhuà shì xué hǎo hànyǔ.My future plan is to learn Chinese well.
- 将来。Wǒmen yào wèi jiāng lái zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi.We need to be well prepared for the future.
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