Meaning
预测 means to predict or forecast future events or outcomes based on analysis, data, or reasoning. It can function as both a verb (to predict) and a noun (a prediction). This word is commonly used in contexts like weather forecasting, economic predictions, and scientific projections.
Usage
预测 is a formal, somewhat technical term often used in news, academic writing, business reports, and professional contexts. It's more sophisticated than casual words for guessing. Commonly collocates with 天气 (weather), 结果 (results), 未来 (future), and 趋势 (trends). Native speakers use it when discussing data-driven or analytical predictions rather than wild guesses.
Examples
- 01专家预测明年经济会有所好转。.Experts predict that the economy will improve somewhat next year.
- 02天气预测说这个周末会下雨。.The weather forecast says it will rain this weekend.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个预测
- 次做一次预测
Common collocations
- 天气预测weather forecast
- 预测结果predict the outcome
- 预测未来predict the future
- 市场预测market forecast
Origin
The word combines 预 (in advance) and 测 (to measure), literally meaning 'to measure in advance' or 'to measure beforehand,' which naturally extends to the concept of predicting or forecasting.