verb / noun HSK 5
Traditional 預告
to forecast · to announce in advance · preview · trailer
Meaning
预告 means to announce or inform people about something before it happens. It combines 预 (in advance) and 告 (to inform/announce). Commonly used for movie trailers, weather forecasts, advance notices, and any official announcements made ahead of time.
Usage
Very common in media contexts, especially for 电影预告片 (movie trailers). Can be used as both a verb (to preview/announce) and a noun (a preview/trailer). Formal to neutral register, appropriate for news, official communications, and everyday conversation about upcoming events.
Examples
- 01这部电影的预告片看起来很精彩。.The trailer for this movie looks very exciting.
- 02学校预告下周将举行运动会。.The school announced in advance that there will be a sports meet next week.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个预告
- 则一则预告
Common collocations
- 预告片trailer (movie/TV)
- 天气预告weather forecast
- 电影预告movie preview
- 事先预告to notify in advance
Origin
Classical compound combining 预 (advance/beforehand) with 告 (announce/inform), creating the meaning of announcing something before it occurs.