How to Say ‘He's going to shoot!’ in Simplified Chinese
他要射门了！
tā yào shè mén le
[tā yào shèmén le]
💬 Usage Tip: 要……了 wraps around a verb to mean something is about to happen: 要下雨了 "it's about to rain". 射门 (shè mén) literally means "shoot at the goal".
Phrase Breakdown
他要
tā yào
he is about to
tā yào: start with a high flat tone, then drop sharply. 要 here means 'about to'.
他要走了。
He's about to leave.
Words in this phrase
他
tā
[tā]
he
Third-person pronoun for a male.
他在家。
He is at home.
要
yào
[yào]
will; need to
Expresses necessity or likelihood.
进去要买票。
You need to buy a ticket to enter.
射门了！
shè mén le
shoot at the goal!
shèmén le: a falling tone, then a rising tone, then a light 'le'. 射门 means to take a shot at goal.
快射门！
Shoot, quick!
Words in this phrase
射门
shè mén
[shèmén]
to shoot (at goal)
Football term: to kick the ball toward the goal.
他射门很准。
His shots on goal are very accurate.
了
le
[le]
change-of-state particle
Used with 快…了 to show something is about to happen.
火车快来了。
The train is about to arrive.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s situation-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager