行将 (xíng jiāng) — (formal, before a verb) about to, on the verge of
Definition
Written/formal adverb meaning 'about to', placed before a verb. Much more literary than the everyday 快要 or 就要.
(formal, before a verb) about toon the verge of
Examples
- 行将。Zhè ge xiàng mù xíng jiāng jié shù.This project is about to end.
- 行将。Chūn tiān xíng jiāng lái lín.Spring is about to arrive.
- 行将。Zhè ge gǔ lǎo de xí sú xíng jiāng xiāo shī.This ancient custom is about to disappear.
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