Basic Meaning
adv
Used to indicate an imminent event.
soon; about to
副词,将要,快要。
Words:
将要天将明大风将至将至船将启碇
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 会议将在下午三点开始。The meeting will start at 3 PM.
- 飞机即将起飞,请大家做好准备。The plane is about to take off, please everyone be ready.
prep
Equivalent to the grammatical function of 'ba'. For example, 'jiang ta dai jin lai' = 'ba ta dai jin lai'. 将 is more formal/literary than 把.
by (in the structure 'ba', used to shift the object before the verb)
介词,把。
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 请将这份文件交给经理。Please give this document to the manager.
prep
This meaning is largely preserved in fixed idiomatic expressions like 将错就错, 将心比心.
take; use (often used in idioms)
拿;用(多用于成语)。
Words:
将错就错将功折罪将心比心恩将仇报将功赎罪
Sentences:
- 在生活中,我们应该学会将心比心。In life, we should learn to empathize (put our heart against another's heart).
v
The verb 'jiangjun' is a fixed term meaning 'to check' (in chess). It can be metaphorically extended.
(in chess) to attack the opponent's 'king'; to put someone in a difficult position
下象棋时攻击对方的“帅”或“将”;也比喻使人为难。
Words:
将军
Sentences:
- 他走了一步棋,直接将军了!He moved a piece and checked the king directly!
adv
Expresses a strong, confident prediction about a future event.
certainly; definitely (about the future)
表示对未来的判断,含有“肯定”“一定”的意思。
Sentences:
- 你若努力,将来必将成功。If you work hard, you will certainly succeed in the future.
conj
Connects two parallel states, often in reduplicated forms like 将信将疑.
and; both (like 'you' or 'qie')
连词,相当于“又”或“且”。
Words:
将信将疑
Sentences:
- 他对这个消息将信将疑。He is both believing and doubting this news.
Writing & Component
Radical寸
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Stroke Count9
Strokes丶㇀丨丿㇇丶一亅丶
