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预料 (yùliào) - use 预期 when emphasizing an expectation based on specific conditions, while 预料 often suggests a more general prediction without the same level of certainty.
Be careful not to confuse 预期 with 期待 (qīdài), which also means 'to expect' but has a more positive connotation. 预期 is often used in more analytical contexts, like reports or forecasts. Additionally, pay attention to the tone when pronouncing it: the first syllable has a falling tone (4th tone) and the second a rising tone (1st tone).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 预期 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to prediction and analysis, such as 预料 (yùliào, to predict) or 预见 (yùjiàn, to foresee). Focus on using it in sentences that discuss expectations in various scenarios, particularly in business or academic settings.
Learners often confuse 预期 with 期待, misusing them in contexts where one is more appropriate than the other. For example, saying '我对这个项目的期待很高' (I have high expectations for this project) should instead use 预期: '我对这个项目的预期很高.'
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How to say to expect in Chinese
“to expect” in Chinese is预期
预期 (yùqī) means to expect or anticipate something, often used in contexts where there is a prediction or belief about future events. It conveys an expectation based on certain conditions or information, making it useful in both formal and informal discussions, especially in business, economics, and personal planning.
When to use 预期
Be careful not to confuse 预期 with 期待 (qīdài), which also means 'to expect' but has a more positive connotation. 预期 is often used in more analytical contexts, like reports or forecasts. Additionally, pay attention to the tone when pronouncing it: the first syllable has a falling tone (4th tone) and the second a rising tone (1st tone).
预期 or something close to it
预料 (yùliào) - use 预期 when emphasizing an expectation based on specific conditions, while 预料 often suggests a more general prediction without the same level of certainty.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 预期 with 期待, misusing them in contexts where one is more appropriate than the other. For example, saying '我对这个项目的期待很高' (I have high expectations for this project) should instead use 预期: '我对这个项目的预期很高.'
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Grammar Patterns of 预期
预期 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. 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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股票经纪人降低了他们的利润____之后，股价下跌了11便士至293便士。
Shares slid 11p to 293p after brokers downgraded their profit estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 预期
While both mean 'to expect,' 预期 is more analytical and often used in formal contexts, whereas 期待 has a more emotional and hopeful undertone.
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