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The word '快要' is formed by combining the character '快', meaning 'fast' or 'quick', with '要', meaning 'to want' or 'will'. This compound functions as an adverb where '快' conveys immediacy and '要' contributes futurity, together expressing that an action or event is about to occur imminently.

Example Sentences Hide

天快要黑了。

Tiān kuàiyào hēi le.

The sky is about to darken.

他快要回家了。

Tā kuàiyào huí jiā le.

He is about to go home.

电影快要开始了。

Diànyǐng kuàiyào kāishǐ le.

The movie is about to start.

我快要完成作业了。

Wǒ kuàiyào wánchéng zuòyè le.

I am about to finish my homework.

如果再不出发，我们快要迟到了。

Rúguǒ zài bù chūfā, wǒmen kuàiyào chídào le.

If we don't leave now, we are about to be late.

Word Definition - 快要

kuài yào nearly at the point of (doing sth); about to (do sth)

Individual Character Details

快 kuài
要 yāo, yào