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AI Study Notes for 预料
预计 (yùjì) vs 预见 (yùjiàn) — use 预料 when the focus is on general anticipation, while 预计 emphasizes a more calculated estimation.
Be aware that 预料 is often used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic discussions. A common mistake is using it in overly casual situations, which may come off as too serious. Typical collocations include '预料到' (to anticipate) and '预料之中' (within expectations).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 预料 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to prediction and analysis. Students should focus on its application in scenarios involving forecasts and planning, as well as its usage in formal writing.
Learners often confuse 预料 with 预计 (yùjì), which also means to forecast but is more about scheduled plans. For example, saying '我预计这个问题会发生' is correct, but using 预料 here would be inappropriate.
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How to say to forecast in Chinese
“to forecast” in Chinese is预料
预料 (yùliào) refers to the act of forecasting or anticipating future events or outcomes. It is commonly used in contexts such as planning, business, and discussions about expectations, often implying a level of prediction based on available information or trends.
When to use 预料
Be aware that 预料 is often used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic discussions. A common mistake is using it in overly casual situations, which may come off as too serious. Typical collocations include '预料到' (to anticipate) and '预料之中' (within expectations).
预料 or something close to it
预计 (yùjì) vs 预见 (yùjiàn) — use 预料 when the focus is on general anticipation, while 预计 emphasizes a more calculated estimation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 预料 with 预计 (yùjì), which also means to forecast but is more about scheduled plans. For example, saying '我预计这个问题会发生' is correct, but using 预料 here would be inappropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 预料
预料 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 3 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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有什么好难过的，这是我们早就能够____到的结果。
What is there to be sad about? This was a result we could have predicted long ago.
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Cultural Notes for 预料
In Western cultures, forecasting often relies heavily on data and statistics, whereas in Chinese contexts, it may also incorporate intuition and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions about 预料
You can say, '我们预料到这个项目会很成功' (We anticipate that this project will be very successful).
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