Simplified Chinese - Future Plans

我在尽量给___留时间。

Wǒ zài jǐnliàng gěi ___ liú shíjiān.

I'm trying to make time for ___.

Meaning: I'm trying to make time for ___.

When to use: Use this when you want to say you're making an effort to keep time for a person or activity (follow with a noun or activity).

Tip: Beginners sometimes put the time phrase in the wrong place; the thing you give time to (人/活动) goes after 给.

我还得想清楚___。

Wǒ hái děi xiǎng qīngchu ___.

I still have to figure out ___.

Meaning: I still have to figure out ___.

When to use: Use this when details are undecided — you want to emphasize you need more thinking or planning.

我还没有什么确定的计划。

Wǒ hái méiyǒu shénme quèdìng de jìhuà.

I don't have any fixed plans.

Meaning: I don't have any fixed plans.

When to use: Say this when you haven't made definite arrangements yet; casual, neutral phrasing.

你___有安排吗？

Nǐ ___ yǒu ānpái ma?

Are you doing anything ___?

Meaning: Are you doing anything ___?

When to use: Ask if someone has plans at a specific time; fill the blank with a time word like 今晚 or 周末.

___之后你想做什么？

___ zhīhòu nǐ xiǎng zuò shénme?

What do you want to do after ___?

Meaning: What do you want to do after ___?

When to use: Use this to ask what someone prefers to do after a given event or time.

我很期待___。

Wǒ hěn qīdài ___.

I'm looking forward to ___.

Meaning: I'm looking forward to ___.

When to use: Use this to show positive anticipation for an event or activity in the future.

我在为___攒钱。

Wǒ zài wèi ___ zǎn qián.

I'm saving up for ___.

Meaning: I'm saving up for ___.

When to use: Say this when you are putting money aside for a goal like travel, a purchase, or a course.

我应该不会___。

Wǒ yīnggāi bú huì ___.

I don't think I'll ___.

Meaning: I don't think I'll ___.

When to use: Use this to politely say a future action is unlikely; softer than a firm 'I won't'.

Tip: Learners sometimes say 我不会___ which sounds firmer; 我应该不会 is softer and more tentative.