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预告 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
预告yùgàoto forecastHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #7630, Very Hard
预告yùgàoto predictHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #7630, Very Hard
预告yùgàoadvance noticeHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #7630, Very Hard
yùgào(yu4gao4)yu gao T4
  1. 1to forecast
  2. 2to predict
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March 24, 2026

预告(預告)yùgào(yu4gao4)

预告 (yùgào) means to forecast or predict something in advance, often used in the context of announcements or notifications about upcoming events, such as weather forecasts or movie releases. It conveys the idea of providing information ahead of time to prepare or inform the audience.

Strokes17Frequency#7630DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, advance notice is often emphasized in various aspects, such as festivals or significant events, where planning is crucial. For example, the 预告 of the Chinese New Year festivities is essential for families to prepare for gatherings and celebrations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'yu' (youth) who is ‘gao’ (tall) and is always looking ahead, predicting the weather with a big smile. The character 预 (yù) represents 'to forecast' with its radical suggesting foresight, while 告 (gào) means 'to announce,' linking both parts to the idea of giving advanced notice.

Meanings of 预告

yùgào(yu4gao4)
1to forecast
2to predict
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About 预告

预告Simplified
預告Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

预报 (yùbào) — use 预告 for general predictions or announcements, while 预报 is specifically for weather forecasts.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 预告 is typically used in formal contexts, such as news reports and official announcements. Common collocations include 预告天气 (weather forecast) and 预告片 (trailer). Avoid confusing it with the more casual term 通知 (tōngzhī), which simply means 'notification.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 预告 is not an HSK word, it connects with HSK 4 vocabulary like 预测 (yùcè - to predict) and 通知 (tōngzhī - notification). Students should focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts and recognize its components for better retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 预告 with 预知 (yùzhī - to know in advance). For example, saying '我预知明天的天气' (I know tomorrow's weather) is incorrect; use 预告 instead. Remember that 预告 focuses on the act of announcing predictions.

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Component Characters

预yùto advance
HSK 210 strokes页
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告gàoto tell
HSK 77 strokes口
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How to say to forecast in Chinese

“to forecast” in Chinese is预告yùgào

预告 (yùgào) means to forecast or predict something in advance, often used in the context of announcements or notifications about upcoming events, such as weather forecasts or movie releases. It conveys the idea of providing information ahead of time to prepare or inform the audience.

When to use 预告

Be mindful that 预告 is typically used in formal contexts, such as news reports and official announcements. Common collocations include 预告天气 (weather forecast) and 预告片 (trailer). Avoid confusing it with the more casual term 通知 (tōngzhī), which simply means 'notification.'

预告 or something close to it

预报 (yùbào) — use 预告 for general predictions or announcements, while 预报 is specifically for weather forecasts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 预告 with 预知 (yùzhī - to know in advance). For example, saying '我预知明天的天气' (I know tomorrow's weather) is incorrect; use 预告 instead. Remember that 预告 focuses on the act of announcing predictions.

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You can say '天气预告说今天会下雨' (The weather forecast says it will rain today).

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