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March 24, 2026
预见(預見)yùjiàn(yu4jian4)
预见 (yùjiàn) means to foresee or predict something that will happen in the future. It is often used in contexts involving planning, intuition, or insight, and can relate to both personal foresight and broader predictions in fields like business or science.
Frequency#5597DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, foresight is highly valued, especially in business and family planning, reflecting the importance of long-term thinking and preparation. The concept of 'seeing ahead' is integral to many traditional philosophies.
Memory Tip
Think of 预见 as 'you' (预, yù) 'see' (见, jiàn) the future. Visualize yourself looking through a crystal ball, where ‘you’ can see what is to come, reminding you of the meaning of foresight.
Meanings of 预见
yùjiàn(yu4jian4)
1to foresee
2to predict
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About 预见
预见Simplified
預見Traditional
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—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
预知 (yùzhī) - use 预见 when referring to a more intuitive or insightful form of foresight, while 预知 often implies a more factual or certain knowledge about future events.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 预见 as 'you' (预, yù) 'see' (见, jiàn) the future. Visualize yourself looking through a crystal ball, where ‘you’ can see what is to come, reminding you of the meaning of foresight.
Usage Notes
Avoid confusing 预见 with 看到 (kàn dào), which means 'to see' in the present. 预见 is more about predictions rather than current observations. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about planning or strategy.
HSK Study Tips
While 预见 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above as it connects to themes of planning and predicting outcomes, which are common in advanced conversations. Focus on its usage in sentences about future events.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, foresight is highly valued, especially in business and family planning, reflecting the importance of long-term thinking and preparation. The concept of 'seeing ahead' is integral to many traditional philosophies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 预见 with 预报 (yùbào), which means to forecast, specifically in terms of weather. For example, saying '我预见天气' (I foresee the weather) is incorrect; instead, use '我预报天气' for weather forecasts.
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Cultural Notes for 预见
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, foresight is highly valued, especially in business and family planning, reflecting the importance of long-term thinking and preparation. The concept of 'seeing ahead' is integral to many traditional philosophies.
Frequently Asked Questions about 预见
It's more commonly used in formal contexts, such as business meetings or discussions about future events.
While similar, 预见 implies a deeper insight or intuition than just making a guess.
You can say, '我预见这个项目会成功' (I foresee that this project will succeed).
