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<div class="pg_page_title">Yue Chinese Grammar - Future Tense</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Yue Chinese Grammar - Future Tense</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yue-chinese Yue Chinese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the future tense in Yue Chinese. We will look at the different ways to express the future in Yue Chinese and how to use them correctly. __TOC__


The future tense in Yue Chinese is used to talk about events that will happen in the future. It can be used to talk about plans, predictions, and intentions. There are several ways to express the future in Yue Chinese.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yue-chinese Yue Chinese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Yue Chinese grammar. Understanding the grammar of a language is crucial for speaking and writing it correctly. It allows you to convey your message effectively and be understood by native speakers. Don't hesitate to practice what you learn with native speakers! You can find them on [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=27 Polyglot Club] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yue-chinese/question questions].


== Expressing the Future with "Hou" ==
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The most common way to express the future in Yue Chinese is with the particle "hou". This particle is placed after the verb to indicate that the action will take place in the future. For example:
 
== Introduction ==
Before we dive into the future tense, let's first review what a tense is. A tense is a grammatical category that indicates the time when an action or state happens. The Yue Chinese language has three tenses: past, present and future. In this lesson, we will focus on the future tense.
 
 
<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Yue-chinese/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] & [[Language/Yue-chinese/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]].</span>
== The Future Tense ==
The future tense in Yue Chinese is very easy to form. To form the future tense, you just need to add the word "去" (heoi3) before the verb. "去" (heoi3) means "going to".
 
=== Examples ===
Let's look at some examples to see how the future tense is formed in Yue Chinese.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 我去學中文。 || ngo5 heoi3 hok6 zung1 man4. || I am going to learn Chinese.
|-
| 我會去 || wo5 wui2 heoi3 || I will go
|-
|-
| 你會唔會去 || nei5 wui2 m4 wui2 heoi3 || Will you go?
| 你去食咗晚飯未呀？ || nei5 heoi3 sik6 zo2 maan5 faan6 mei6 aa3? || Are you going to have dinner yet?
|-
|-
| 佢會去 || keoi5 wui2 heoi3 || He/She will go
| 佢去打籃球。 || keoi5 heoi3 daa2 laam4 kau4. || He is going to play basketball.
|}
|}


It is important to note that the particle "hou" cannot be used with verbs that already have a future meaning. For example, the verb "會" (wui2) means "will" and cannot be used with the particle "hou".  
As you can see in the examples, adding "去" (heoi3) before the verb indicates that the action will happen in the future.
 
== The Near Future Tense ==
In Yue Chinese, there is also a near future tense. It is used when the action is going to happen soon.


== Expressing the Future with "Ji" ==
To form the near future tense, you add "就" (zau6) before the verb. "就" (zau6) means "about to" or "just about to".
Another way to express the future in Yue Chinese is with the particle "ji". This particle is placed after the verb to indicate that the action will take place in the near future. For example:
 
=== Examples ===
Let's look at some examples to see how the near future tense is formed in Yue Chinese.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 我就嚟啦。 || ngo5 zau6 lei4 laa1. || I am coming soon.
|-
|-
| 我會去 || wo5 wui2 heoi3 || I will go
| 我就食飯啦。 || ngo5 zau6 sik6 faan6 laa1. || I am about to have dinner.
|-
|-
| 你會唔會去 || nei5 wui2 m4 wui2 heoi3 || Will you go?
| 佢就走啦。 || keoi5 zau6 zau2 laa1. || He is about to leave.
|-
| 佢會去 || keoi5 wui2 heoi3 || He/She will go
|}
|}


It is important to note that the particle "ji" cannot be used with verbs that already have a future meaning. For example, the verb "會" (wui2) means "will" and cannot be used with the particle "ji".  
In the near future tense, "就" (zau6) indicates that the action is imminent or happening soon.


== Expressing the Future with "Yau" ==
== Using Tomorrow with the Future Tense ==
The last way to express the future in Yue Chinese is with the particle "yau". This particle is placed after the verb to indicate that the action will take place in the distant future. For example:
In Yue Chinese, when you want to specify that the action will happen tomorrow, you can add "聽日" (ting1 jat6) before "去" (heoi3). "聽日" (ting1 jat6) means "tomorrow".
 
=== Examples ===
Let's look at some examples to see how "聽日" (ting1 jat6) is used with the future tense.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 我聽日去食海鮮。 || ngo5 ting1 jat6 heoi3 sik6 hoi2 sin1. || I am going to have seafood tomorrow.
|-
|-
| 我會去 || wo5 wui2 heoi3 || I will go
| 你聽日去邊呀？ || nei5 ting1 jat6 heoi3 bin1 aa3? || Where are you going tomorrow?
|}
 
== Using the Future Tense with Time Expressions ==
In Yue Chinese, you can use time expressions to indicate when the action will happen in the future. Here are some examples:
 
*下個星期 (haa6 go3 sing1 jat1): next week
*下個月 (haa6 go3 jyut6): next month
*下年 (haa6 nin4): next year
 
=== Examples ===
Let's look at some examples to see how time expressions are used with the future tense.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Yue Chinese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| 你會唔會去 || nei5 wui2 m4 wui2 heoi3 || Will you go?
| 我下個星期去旅行。 || ngo5 haa6 go3 sing1 jat1 heoi3 leoi5 hang4. || I am going to travel next week.
|-
|-
| 佢會去 || keoi5 wui2 heoi3 || He/She will go
| 佢下個月搬咗屋。 || keoi5 haa6 go3 jyut6 bun1 zo2 uk1. || He is going to move next month.
|}
|}


It is important to note that the particle "yau" cannot be used with verbs that already have a future meaning. For example, the verb "會" (wui2) means "will" and cannot be used with the particle "yau".
== Dialogue ==
To see the future tense in action, let's look at a dialogue between two friends:


== Practice ==
*Person 1: 聽日我去睇戲。（ting1 jat6 ngo5 heoi3 tai2 hei3）(Tomorrow, I am going to watch a movie.)
Now that you know how to express the future in Yue Chinese, it's time to practice! To improve your [[Language/Yue-chinese|Yue Chinese]] [[Language/Yue-chinese/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=27 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yue-chinese/question questions]!
*Person 2: 你去邊啊？（nei5 heoi3 bin1 aa3?）(Where are you going?)
*Person 1: 我去戲院啊。（ngo5 heoi3 hei3 jyun2 aa3）(I am going to the cinema.)
 
== Conclusion ==
Well done! You have learned how to form the future tense in Yue Chinese grammar. Remember that to use it correctly, you just need to add "去" (heoi3) before the verb. Practice using the future tense with time expressions and the near future tense with "就" (zau6) so that you can express future actions more accurately. If you want to improve your [[Language/Yue-chinese|Yue Chinese]] [[Language/Yue-chinese/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=27 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yue-chinese/question questions]!  


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== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yue_Chinese Yue Chinese Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yue_Chinese_grammar Yue Chinese Grammar Wikipedia]
<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Yue-chinese/Grammar/Describing-Actions|Describing Actions]] & [[Language/Yue-chinese/Grammar/Comprehensive-Review|Comprehensive Review]].</span>
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Yue Chinese Grammar - Future Tense

Hi Yue Chinese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Yue Chinese grammar. Understanding the grammar of a language is crucial for speaking and writing it correctly. It allows you to convey your message effectively and be understood by native speakers. Don't hesitate to practice what you learn with native speakers! You can find them on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the future tense, let's first review what a tense is. A tense is a grammatical category that indicates the time when an action or state happens. The Yue Chinese language has three tenses: past, present and future. In this lesson, we will focus on the future tense.


With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Pronouns & Personal Pronouns.

The Future Tense[edit | edit source]

The future tense in Yue Chinese is very easy to form. To form the future tense, you just need to add the word "去" (heoi3) before the verb. "去" (heoi3) means "going to".

Examples[edit | edit source]

Let's look at some examples to see how the future tense is formed in Yue Chinese.

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
我去學中文。 ngo5 heoi3 hok6 zung1 man4. I am going to learn Chinese.
你去食咗晚飯未呀？ nei5 heoi3 sik6 zo2 maan5 faan6 mei6 aa3? Are you going to have dinner yet?
佢去打籃球。 keoi5 heoi3 daa2 laam4 kau4. He is going to play basketball.

As you can see in the examples, adding "去" (heoi3) before the verb indicates that the action will happen in the future.

The Near Future Tense[edit | edit source]

In Yue Chinese, there is also a near future tense. It is used when the action is going to happen soon.

To form the near future tense, you add "就" (zau6) before the verb. "就" (zau6) means "about to" or "just about to".

Examples[edit | edit source]

Let's look at some examples to see how the near future tense is formed in Yue Chinese.

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
我就嚟啦。 ngo5 zau6 lei4 laa1. I am coming soon.
我就食飯啦。 ngo5 zau6 sik6 faan6 laa1. I am about to have dinner.
佢就走啦。 keoi5 zau6 zau2 laa1. He is about to leave.

In the near future tense, "就" (zau6) indicates that the action is imminent or happening soon.

Using Tomorrow with the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

In Yue Chinese, when you want to specify that the action will happen tomorrow, you can add "聽日" (ting1 jat6) before "去" (heoi3). "聽日" (ting1 jat6) means "tomorrow".

Examples[edit | edit source]

Let's look at some examples to see how "聽日" (ting1 jat6) is used with the future tense.

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
我聽日去食海鮮。 ngo5 ting1 jat6 heoi3 sik6 hoi2 sin1. I am going to have seafood tomorrow.
你聽日去邊呀？ nei5 ting1 jat6 heoi3 bin1 aa3? Where are you going tomorrow?

Using the Future Tense with Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

In Yue Chinese, you can use time expressions to indicate when the action will happen in the future. Here are some examples:

  • 下個星期 (haa6 go3 sing1 jat1): next week
  • 下個月 (haa6 go3 jyut6): next month
  • 下年 (haa6 nin4): next year

Examples[edit | edit source]

Let's look at some examples to see how time expressions are used with the future tense.

Yue Chinese Pronunciation English
我下個星期去旅行。 ngo5 haa6 go3 sing1 jat1 heoi3 leoi5 hang4. I am going to travel next week.
佢下個月搬咗屋。 keoi5 haa6 go3 jyut6 bun1 zo2 uk1. He is going to move next month.

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

To see the future tense in action, let's look at a dialogue between two friends:

  • Person 1: 聽日我去睇戲。（ting1 jat6 ngo5 heoi3 tai2 hei3）(Tomorrow, I am going to watch a movie.)
  • Person 2: 你去邊啊？（nei5 heoi3 bin1 aa3?）(Where are you going?)
  • Person 1: 我去戲院啊。（ngo5 heoi3 hei3 jyun2 aa3）(I am going to the cinema.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Well done! You have learned how to form the future tense in Yue Chinese grammar. Remember that to use it correctly, you just need to add "去" (heoi3) before the verb. Practice using the future tense with time expressions and the near future tense with "就" (zau6) so that you can express future actions more accurately. If you want to improve your Yue Chinese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Describing Actions & Comprehensive Review.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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