Definition
行将 is a formal, literary adverb meaning 'about to' or 'on the verge of'. It is used before a verb phrase to indicate that an action or event will happen very soon. This word is more common in written Chinese, such as news reports or classical-style writing, and is similar to 即将 but with a more refined register. The pattern is 行将 + verb (or 行将 + 于 + noun).
adv./v.p.
(formal, before a verb) about toon the verge of
Examples
- 行将。Zhège xiàngmù xíng jiāng jiéshù.This project is about to end.
- 行将。Chūntiān xíng jiāng láilín.Spring is about to arrive.
- 行将。Zhège gǔlǎo de xísú xíng jiāng xiāoshī.This ancient custom is about to disappear.
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