Future refers to the time yet to come.
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- Future time period.
- Used for plans, predictions, and hopes.
- Common in daily conversation.
Overview
“未来”是一个非常基础且常用的中文词汇，指代时间上的将来。它涵盖了从此刻起直到无限远的所有时间段。在日常交流、新闻报道、规划设想等各种场合，“未来”都扮演着重要的角色。理解“未来”的含义和用法，对于掌握中文的时间概念至关重要。
“未来”通常用作名词，表示将来的时间。它可以单独使用，也可以与其他词语组合，构成更复杂的表达。例如，“美好的未来”、“未来的计划”、“预测未来”等。
希望与担忧：人们会表达对“未来”的希望，如“希望未来会更好”，也会有对“未来”的担忧。
“以后”通常指紧接着某个时间点之后的一段时间，比“将来”和“未来”更具体、更近。例如，“吃完饭以后”，这里的“以后”就不能用“未来”或“将来”代替。
“将来”和“未来”在很多情况下可以互换使用，都指代时间上的后段。但“将来”有时更侧重于一个相对确定的、即将到来的时间段，而“未来”的范围可能更广，有时也包含更长远或更不确定的时期。
“往后”和“以后”类似，指从某个时间点算起的后一段时间，也偏向于较近的将来。
Examples
我的未来不是梦。
everydayMy future is not a dream.
我们必须为孩子的未来考虑。
formalWe must consider the future of our children.
你对未来有什么打算？
informalWhat are your plans for the future?
人工智能的发展将深刻影响人类的未来。
academicThe development of artificial intelligence will profoundly impact the future of humanity.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
我的未来不是梦
My future is not a dream
展望未来
look to the future
未来可期
the future is promising
Often Confused With
'将来' often refers to a more immediate or definite future compared to the broader scope of '未来'.
'以后' typically denotes a shorter period immediately following a specific point in time, whereas '未来' can encompass a much longer duration.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Generally neutral in register. Can be used in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it to refer to events that are too close in time, where '以后' might be more suitable.
Common Mistakes
Confusing '未来' with '以前' or '过去'. Using '未来' for very immediate future events where '一会儿' or '马上' would be better. Incorrectly assuming '未来' can directly modify nouns like an adjective without '的'.
Tips
Think about your future.
Use '未来' when discussing your long-term goals and aspirations.
Avoid overusing '未来'.
Sometimes '将来' or '以后' might be more appropriate depending on the timeframe.
Optimism for the future.
Chinese culture often emphasizes hope and positive outlook towards the future, especially in contexts like New Year greetings.
Word Origin
The character '未' (wèi) originally meant 'not yet' or 'un-. The character '来' (lái) means 'come'. Together, '未来' signifies the time that has not yet come.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, there's often a strong emphasis on planning and preparing for the future, reflecting values of diligence and foresight. Expressing optimism about the future is also common.
Memory Tip
Think of '未来' as the 'way' (维) you will 'come' (来) to be. It's the path leading forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“未来”和“将来”在很多时候可以互换。但“未来”通常指更长远、更不确定的时间，而“将来”有时更侧重于一个相对近或确定的时间段。
一般不能直接用“未来”形容人。但可以说“未来的某某”（例如“未来的丈夫”），表示这个人将来的身份。
是的，“未来”指将来的时间，“以前”指过去的时间，它们是表示时间方向的相对概念，可以看作是反义词。
在计划时，我们常说“未来的计划”、“未来的打算”或“对未来的规划”，表达对即将发生的事情的设想。
Test Yourself
我们要为______努力工作。
这句话表达了为了将来的目标而努力，所以“未来”是最合适的词。
他对______充满了希望。
“充满了希望”通常指向尚未发生的事情，即将来，因此“未来”是正确答案。
词语：我，计划，制定，一个，关于，未来，的
这是一个标准的句子结构：主语+谓语+宾语，其中“关于未来的计划”是名词短语作为“制定”的宾语。
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Summary
Future refers to the time yet to come.
- Future time period.
- Used for plans, predictions, and hopes.
- Common in daily conversation.
Think about your future.
Use '未来' when discussing your long-term goals and aspirations.
Avoid overusing '未来'.
Sometimes '将来' or '以后' might be more appropriate depending on the timeframe.
Optimism for the future.
Chinese culture often emphasizes hope and positive outlook towards the future, especially in contexts like New Year greetings.
Examples
4 of 4我的未来不是梦。
My future is not a dream.
我们必须为孩子的未来考虑。
We must consider the future of our children.
你对未来有什么打算？
What are your plans for the future?
人工智能的发展将深刻影响人类的未来。
The development of artificial intelligence will profoundly impact the future of humanity.
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This Word in Other Languages
Related Vocabulary
More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
