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预测

yù cè
HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

  1. 1. to forecast
  2. 2. to predict

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
猜测
cāi cè

to guess

To guess without sufficient evidence, as opposed to a reasoned prediction.

Related words

2 items
推测
tuī cè

speculation

To infer or speculate based on evidence, implying a reasoned guess rather than direct prediction.
预算
yù suàn

budget

To estimate or budget for future financial or numerical outcomes.

Synonyms

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预报
yù bào

forecast

Predicting future events or conditions, often used in weather or forecasting contexts.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

预测 is used for making predictions based on analysis or reasoning; avoid using it for random guesses (use 猜测 instead).

Example Sentences

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经济学家 预测 明年经济会增长。
Economists predict that the economy will grow next year.

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Child Words of 预测

测
cè

to survey

预
yù

to advance