Discussion of 就要……了

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"快要...了" (kuài yào...le) versus "就要...了" (jiù yào...le):

1. 快要...了 (kuài yào...le) indicates that something is going to happen soon or is almost at the point of happening. It conveys a sense of imminent or approaching occurrence, emphasizing the closeness in time. Example: 快要下雨了 (kuài yào xià yǔ le) - "It's about to rain" or "It's going to rain soon."

2. 就要...了 (jiù yào...le)： Similarly, this structure also signifies that something is about to happen, but it emphasizes the idea that it's just on the verge of occurring. It can imply a slight sense of anticipation or expectation, emphasizing the "just about" aspect of the imminent occurrence. Example: 就要开始了 (jiù yào kāishǐ le) - "It's about to start" or "It's just about to begin."

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