Meaning
预报 means to predict or forecast something before it happens, or the forecast itself. It's most commonly used with weather forecasts, but can also apply to other predictions based on analysis or scientific data. The word combines 预 (in advance) and 报 (to report/announce).
Usage
Most frequently appears in contexts like weather forecasts (天气预报) and news reports. It has a neutral, formal register and is commonly used in media, official announcements, and everyday conversation about weather. Unlike 预测, which emphasizes estimation, 预报 emphasizes the announcement or reporting of the prediction.
Examples
- 01天气预报说明天会下雨。.The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
- 02他每天早上都看天气预报。.He checks the weather forecast every morning.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次天气预报
- 份一份预报
Common collocations
- 天气预报weather forecast
- 预报员forecaster
- 气象预报meteorological forecast
- 预报说the forecast says...
Origin
Formed from 预 (in advance) + 报 (to report), literally meaning 'to report in advance.' This construction reflects the systematic, announcement-based nature of forecasting.