天空很暗，似乎快要下雨了。
The sky is very dark; it seems it is about to rain.
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Example sentences
火車快要開了，趕快上車吧！
火车快要开了，赶快上车吧！
The train is about to leave, please get on quickly!
太陽快要落山了，正所謂日薄西山。
The sun is about to set; it is exactly what they call 'the sun approaching the western hills'.
比賽快要結束時，看臺上的觀眾都興奮地站了起來。
As the game was about to end, the spectators in the stands all stood up excitedly.
天空中布滿了烏雲，看來快要下雨了。
The sky is covered with dark clouds, it looks like it's going to rain soon.
Usage Notes
Indicates that an action or situation will happen very soon. Often used with '了' at the end of the sentence.
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