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预言

yù yán
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

Definitions

  1. 1. to predict
  2. 2. prophecy

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Word relationships

Related words

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预示
yù shì

to indicate

强调通过迹象显示将要发生的事情

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually paired with 实现 (to come true) or 成为现实 (to become reality). Example: 预言实现了 (The prophecy came true).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 寓言 (fable/allegory), which has the same pronunciation but different meaning and characters.

Example Sentences

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他的 预言 实现了。
His prediction came true.

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Words Containing 预言

预言家
yù yán jiā

prophet

Child Words of 预言

言
yán

words

预
yù

to advance