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March 24, 2026
预报(預報)yùbào(yu4bao4)
The term 预报 (yùbào) refers to a forecast, typically used in relation to weather predictions, though it can also apply to other types of forecasts, such as economic or event predictions. It conveys the idea of predicting future conditions based on current data or trends.
Strokes17Frequency#9069DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, weather forecasts are integral to daily life, especially during agricultural seasons, as they help farmers plan planting and harvesting. The reliance on accurate weather predictions reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Think of 预报 as 'you (预) will bow (报) to the weather forecast', where 'you' represents the future expectations and 'bow' symbolizes acceptance of what is predicted. The character 预 (yù) suggests advance or pre- and 报 (bào) relates to reporting or announcing.
Meanings of 预报
yùbào(yu4bao4)
1forecast
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About 预报
预报Simplified
預報Traditional
17Strokes
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#9069Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
天气预报 (tiānqì yùbào, weather forecast) vs 预告 (yùgào, announcement or prior notice) — use 预报 for predictions based on data, whereas 预告 is for notifying about upcoming events.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 预报 with 预测 (yùcè), which means 'to predict' rather than 'forecast'. 预报 is typically used in more formal contexts, especially in media and official communications. Be cautious of using it in casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As a HSK 5 word, 预报 builds on vocabulary related to predictions and expectations. Students should also focus on related terms like 预测 (yùcè) and 气象 (qìxiàng) to expand their understanding of forecasting terminology.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 预报 in informal contexts where simpler terms would suffice, such as saying '我想要一个天气预报' instead of '我想知道天气'. The correct informal expression should be '我想知道天气'.
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The term 预报 (yùbào) refers to a forecast, typically used in relation to weather predictions, though it can also apply to other types of forecasts, such as economic or event predictions. It conveys the idea of predicting future conditions based on current data or trends.
When to use 预报
Learners often confuse 预报 with 预测 (yùcè), which means 'to predict' rather than 'forecast'. 预报 is typically used in more formal contexts, especially in media and official communications. Be cautious of using it in casual conversation.
预报 or something close to it
天气预报 (tiānqì yùbào, weather forecast) vs 预告 (yùgào, announcement or prior notice) — use 预报 for predictions based on data, whereas 预告 is for notifying about upcoming events.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 预报 in informal contexts where simpler terms would suffice, such as saying '我想要一个天气预报' instead of '我想知道天气'. The correct informal expression should be '我想知道天气'.
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Grammar Patterns of 预报
预报 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
