The preposition 将
The preposition emphasizes the object in a sentence. It indicates that an action is being performed on someone or something. We should state 将 before the object.
Scheme
Subject
将
object
who? what?
predicate
Pay attention
We usually use 将 in written speech. It can be often found in notices, rules, official letters, or signs.
Examples
禁止将手机带来考试
No bringing cell phones to exams
jìnzhǐ jiàng shǒujī dài lái kǎoshì
我们已经将建筑许可证申请发给他们了
We've sent them the building permit application
wǒmen yǐjīng jiāng jiànzhú xǔkě zhèng shēnqǐng fā gěi tāmen le
We also can use 将 as a part of the pattern . In this pattern, we should state a verb predicate before 为.
Scheme
将
object 1
predicate
为
object 2
Examples
不要总是将沉默理解为同意
Don't interpret silence as consent
bú yào zǒngshì jiāng chénmò lǐjiě wèi tóngyì
我们将她选为我们的新经理
We selected her as our new manager
wǒmen jiāng tā xuǎn wèi wǒmen de xīn jīnglǐ
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