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March 24, 2026
推断(推斷)tuīduàn(tui1duan4)
推断 (tui1 duan4) means to infer or deduce information based on available evidence or reasoning. It is commonly used in academic contexts, logical discussions, and everyday conversations when drawing conclusions from observations or data.
Frequency#8030DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese academia, logical reasoning and deduction are highly valued, making 推断 an essential term in educational discussions and evaluations, especially in fields like philosophy and science.
Memory Tip
Think of '推' (tui) as 'pushing' forward with ideas and '断' (duan) as 'cutting off' uncertainty. Imagine pushing through a fog of uncertainty to cut through with clear inferences, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 推断
tuīduàn(tui1duan4)
1to infer
2to deduce
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About 推断
推断Simplified
推斷Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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推测 (tuīcè) - use 推断 when emphasizing logical reasoning over mere guessing.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '推' (tui) as 'pushing' forward with ideas and '断' (duan) as 'cutting off' uncertainty. Imagine pushing through a fog of uncertainty to cut through with clear inferences, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 推断 with 推测 (tui1 ce4), which also means to speculate. 推断 is more certain, based on evidence. This term is generally formal and often used in written contexts such as essays or reports.
HSK Study Tips
While 推断 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to logical reasoning common in HSK 5 and 6. Focus on understanding its application in academic texts and discussions to improve reading comprehension skills at these levels.
Cultural Note
In Chinese academia, logical reasoning and deduction are highly valued, making 推断 an essential term in educational discussions and evaluations, especially in fields like philosophy and science.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 推断 with 推测, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我推测这个结果' when they should use 推断 if they mean to indicate a conclusion based on evidence. Correcting this helps clarify the level of certainty in the statement.
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Cultural Notes for 推断
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese academia, logical reasoning and deduction are highly valued, making 推断 an essential term in educational discussions and evaluations, especially in fields like philosophy and science.
Frequently Asked Questions about 推断
You can say '根据证据，我可以推断这个结论是正确的' (Based on the evidence, I can infer that this conclusion is correct).
Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing conclusions drawn from observations.
推断 is based on evidence and reasoning, while 推测 implies a guess or speculation without strong evidence.
