Skip to content
Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
料到 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
料到liàodàoto foreseeHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #5531, Very Hard
料到liàodàoto anticipateHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #5531, Very Hard
liàodào(liao4dao4)liao dao T4
  1. 1to foresee
  2. 2to anticipate
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

料到liàodào(liao4dao4)

料到 means to foresee or anticipate something, often referring to predicting an outcome based on available information. It can be used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts, highlighting an expectation or realization about future events.

Strokes18Frequency#5531DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the ability to foresee events is often associated with wisdom and foresight, underscoring the value placed on planning and preparation in both personal and business contexts.

Memory tip

Imagine a fortune teller (料) who is able to foresee events (到) happening in your life. The character 料, which means 'material' or 'to measure', combines with 到, meaning 'to arrive', creating a vivid image of measuring the arrival of future events.

Meanings of 料到

liàodào(liao4dao4)
1to foresee
2to anticipate
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 料到 means.

About 料到

料到Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

Podcast: 料到

JasonAmy

Podcast: 料到

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI study notes for 料到

Quick Contrast

预料 (yùliào) - use 料到 when emphasizing the realization of an expectation rather than just the prediction of it.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; both characters are pronounced with the fourth tone, which can lead to confusion. This word is often used in predictions or planning discussions, making it more suitable for informal and formal contexts alike. Common collocations include '料到结果' (to foresee the result).

HSK Study Tips

Although 料到 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with words related to planning and forecasting. Focus on understanding context and usage with verbs related to prediction, such as 预见 (yùjiàn) and 想象 (xiǎngxiàng).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 料到 with similar phrases that imply certainty rather than anticipation. For example, saying '我知道他会来' (I know he will come) is incorrect when you mean to express anticipation; use '我料到他会来' instead.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 料到

Premium — Locked

Tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 料到, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsPitch drawing+5 XP
Get Pro to unlock

Jason Explains 料到 to you

Let me explain 料到 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 料到 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

How well do you know 料到?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 料到 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Component characters

料liàomaterial
HSK 610 strokes斗
View full entry
到dàoto (a place)
HSK 18 strokes刂
View full entry

How to say to foresee in Chinese

“to foresee” in Chinese is料到liàodào

料到 means to foresee or anticipate something, often referring to predicting an outcome based on available information. It can be used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts, highlighting an expectation or realization about future events.

When to use 料到

Be cautious with the tone; both characters are pronounced with the fourth tone, which can lead to confusion. This word is often used in predictions or planning discussions, making it more suitable for informal and formal contexts alike. Common collocations include '料到结果' (to foresee the result).

料到 or something close to it

预料 (yùliào) - use 料到 when emphasizing the realization of an expectation rather than just the prediction of it.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 料到 with similar phrases that imply certainty rather than anticipation. For example, saying '我知道他会来' (I know he will come) is incorrect when you mean to express anticipation; use '我料到他会来' instead.

Write 料到

料
到

Practice writing 料到 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 料到?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

Cultural Notes for 料到

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

The concept of anticipating future events is common in both cultures, but in Western contexts, it often emphasizes individualism in decision-making, whereas in Chinese culture, it may involve collective planning and consensus.

Frequently asked questions about 料到

You can say, '我料到他会迟到' (I anticipated that he would be late).

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 料到?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab