预言

yù yán

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to predict
2. prophecy

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 预示 yù shì 预示 yù shì to indicate 强调通过迹象显示将要发生的事情: to indicate

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 预言家 yù yán jiā: prophet

Child Words of 预言

• 言 言 yán: words
• 预 预 yù: to advance