我会
wǒ huì
In Chinese, 我会 (wǒ huì) is used to say "I will".
This phrase is used to express a promise or a decision to do something in the future.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 会 literally means "can", "will" or "to be able to" (often in the sense of a learned skill), but in this context, it is used to indicate a future intention or certainty.
Which one should you use?
While 会 expresses a future intention or likelihood, it differs from 将 (jiāng), which is a more formal way to express "will" in written or highly formal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the negative "I will not", place the negation before the auxiliary verb to get 我不会.
How do you pronounce it?
wǒ huì
Did you know?
- The word 会 has its roots in the idea of 'gathering' or 'meeting', which is why it carries the connotation of things coming together to a certain outcome.
- In certain contexts, 会 can function as a noun meaning 'meeting' or 'association', which can lead to confusing wordplay in puns or certain poetic structures.
- If you want to say 'I will not' to refuse a request, using 我不会 can sometimes sound like you are saying 'I do not have the skill' to do it, rather than 'I refuse' to do it.
Examples in context
- 我会很想他。I will miss him a lot.This sentence is useful for expressing how much you will miss someone using 我会.Tatoeba #12615471 by Enzo, translation #12615436 by jacoblaguerre
- 我会喜欢的。I will like it.This sentence is useful for stating a future preference using 我会.Tatoeba #14023285 by jan_OkulaJu, translation #2855988 by Amastan
- 我知道我会赢。I know I will win.This sentence is useful for expressing certainty about a future outcome using 我会.Tatoeba #5556053 by verdastelo9604, translation #5583027 by grindeldore
- 明天我将会帮助您完成这项工作。Tomorrow, I will help you complete this task.
- 我会在下周提交报告。I will submit the report next week.
- 明天我会去购物中心。Tomorrow, I will go to the shopping center.
- 下个月我要学习弹吉他。Next month, I will learn to play the guitar.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a movie project.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen你能帮我写剧本吗？Nǐ néng bāng wǒ xiě jùběn ma?Can you help me write the script?
- 俊杰 Junjie没问题，我会帮你完成的。Méi wèntí, wǒ huì bāng nǐ wánchéng de.No problem, I will help you finish it.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen太谢谢你了，俊杰！Tài xièxie nǐ le, Jùnjié!Thank you so much, Junjie!
- 俊杰 Junjie不用客气，晓雯。Bù yòng kèqì, Xiǎowén.You're welcome, Xiaowen.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
