AdverbsHSK 2
Expressing "about to" with 快要
快要 indicates that something is going to happen very soon, emphasizing immediacy.
It typically describes a near-future change of state, often paired with a verb like 来了, 到了, or 完了.
Structure
快要 + Verb Phrase
Often followed by 了 to underline that the event is imminent.
Examples
- 火车快要到了，我们去站台吧。Huǒ chē kuài yào dào le, wǒ men qù zhàn tái ba.The train is about to arrive; let's go to the platform.
- 快要下雨了，记得带伞。Kuài yào xià yǔ le, jì de dài sǎn.It's about to rain, remember to bring an umbrella.
- 春天快要来了，花儿都开了。Chūn tiān kuài yào lái le, huā r dōu kāi le.Spring is almost here; the flowers have all bloomed.
- 晚饭快要准备好了，你先洗手吧。Wǎn fàn kuài yào zhǔn bèi hǎo le, nǐ xiān xǐ shǒu ba.Dinner is almost ready; go wash your hands first.
- 考试快要到了，我有点紧张。Kǎo shì kuài yào dào le, wǒ yǒu diǎn jǐn zhāng.The exam is almost here; I'm a bit nervous.