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预期 (yùqī) — use 意料 for a more subjective anticipation based on personal judgment, while 预期 often implies a more objective or formal expectation.
Be careful not to confuse 意料 with similar words like 预期 (yùqī), which is more formal and often used in written contexts. This term is more commonly used in conversation and can be paired with words like '范围' (fànwéi) to specify the scope of expectations.
As an HSK 6 word, 意料 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to prediction and expectation, such as 预料 (yùliào). Focus on understanding its usage in both written and spoken contexts, especially in expressing opinions or analyses.
Learners often confuse 意料 with 料想 (liàoxiǎng), which has a more speculative connotation. For instance, saying '我意料他会来' (I anticipate he will come) is correct, while '我料想他会来' might imply less certainty.
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How to say to anticipate in Chinese
“to anticipate” in Chinese is意料
意料 refers to the concept of anticipation or expectation regarding a future event or outcome. It is commonly used in contexts where one predicts or expects something based on current knowledge or experience, indicating a level of foresight or understanding.
When to use 意料
Be careful not to confuse 意料 with similar words like 预期 (yùqī), which is more formal and often used in written contexts. This term is more commonly used in conversation and can be paired with words like '范围' (fànwéi) to specify the scope of expectations.
意料 or something close to it
预期 (yùqī) — use 意料 for a more subjective anticipation based on personal judgment, while 预期 often implies a more objective or formal expectation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 意料 with 料想 (liàoxiǎng), which has a more speculative connotation. For instance, saying '我意料他会来' (I anticipate he will come) is correct, while '我料想他会来' might imply less certainty.
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Grammar Patterns of 意料
意料 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这条新闻最出人____了，真是让人想象不到。
It was the most unexpected piece of news one could possibly imagine.
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You can say '我对这个结果的意料是积极的' (I expect a positive outcome from this result).
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