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预报 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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预报yùbàoforecastHSK 5, vn, rank #9069, Medium
yùbào(yu4bao4) T4
  1. 1forecast
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March 24, 2026
预报(預報)yùbào(yu4bao4)

The term 预报 (yùbào) refers to a forecast, typically used in relation to weather predictions, though it can also apply to other types of forecasts, such as economic or event predictions. It conveys the idea of predicting future conditions based on current data or trends.

Frequency#9069DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, weather forecasts are integral to daily life, especially during agricultural seasons, as they help farmers plan planting and harvesting. The reliance on accurate weather predictions reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 预报 as 'you (预) will bow (报) to the weather forecast', where 'you' represents the future expectations and 'bow' symbolizes acceptance of what is predicted. The character 预 (yù) suggests advance or pre- and 报 (bào) relates to reporting or announcing.

Meanings of 预报

yùbào(yu4bao4)
1forecast
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About 预报

预报Simplified
預報Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#9069Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 预报

Quick Contrast

天气预报 (tiānqì yùbào, weather forecast) vs 预告 (yùgào, announcement or prior notice) — use 预报 for predictions based on data, whereas 预告 is for notifying about upcoming events.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 预报 as 'you (预) will bow (报) to the weather forecast', where 'you' represents the future expectations and 'bow' symbolizes acceptance of what is predicted. The character 预 (yù) suggests advance or pre- and 报 (bào) relates to reporting or announcing.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 预报 with 预测 (yùcè), which means 'to predict' rather than 'forecast'. 预报 is typically used in more formal contexts, especially in media and official communications. Be cautious of using it in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

As a HSK 5 word, 预报 builds on vocabulary related to predictions and expectations. Students should also focus on related terms like 预测 (yùcè) and 气象 (qìxiàng) to expand their understanding of forecasting terminology.

Cultural Note

In China, weather forecasts are integral to daily life, especially during agricultural seasons, as they help farmers plan planting and harvesting. The reliance on accurate weather predictions reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 预报 in informal contexts where simpler terms would suffice, such as saying '我想要一个天气预报' instead of '我想知道天气'. The correct informal expression should be '我想知道天气'.

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Component Characters

预yùto advance
HSK 210 strokes页
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报bàoto announce
HSK 77 strokes扌
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Grammar Patterns of 预报

预报 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. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

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天气____说要下雨，你看果然下了。

The weather forecast said it would rain, and sure enough it did.

Example Sentences for 预报 (10)

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天气预报员说不久还将有降雪。

tiān qì yù bào yuán shuō bù jiǔ huán jiāng yǒu jiàng xuě。

The forecasters say more snow is on the way.
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服务沿海地区的地方广播电台经常为驾驶游艇出海的人播报天气预报。

fú wù yán hǎi dì qū de dì fāng guǎng bō diàn tái jīng cháng wéi jià shǐ yóu tǐng chū hǎi de rén bō bào tiān qì yù bào。

Local radio stations serving coastal areas often broadcast forecasts for yachtsmen.
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天气预报上说多云并伴有阵雨。

tiān qì yù bào shàng shuō duō yún bìng bàn yǒu zhèn yǔ。

The weather forecast is for showers and overcast skies.
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稍后是1点45分的财经新闻和天气预报。

shāo hòu shì1 145 diǎn 45 fēn de cái jīng xīn wén hé tiān qì。

Still to come, the financial news and the weather at a quarter to two.
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天气预报概念的发展速度快得令人难以置信。

tiān qì yù bào gài niàn de fā zhǎn sù dù kuài dé líng rén nán yǐ zhì xìn。

The idea of weather forecasting developed incredibly quickly.
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预报科学是门不准确的科学。

yù bào kē xué shì mén bù zhǔn què de kē xué。

Forecasting was an inexact science.
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据预报今天夜里雨转雪.

jù yù bào jīn tiān yè lǐ yǔ zhuǎn xuě.

The forecast for tonight is rain changing snow.
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因为天气预报说下雨后,气温会在零摄氏度以下.

yīn wéi tiān qì yù bào shuō xià yǔ hòu, , qì wēn huì zài líng shè shì dù yǐ.

Because the weather report says that the temperature will be blow zero after that.
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( 天气 ) 预报说明天天晴.

( ( tiān) qì ) yù bào shuō míng tiān.

According to the ( weather ) forecast it will be sunny tomorrow.
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无线电台预报明天天晴.

wú xiàn diàn tái yù bào míng tiān tiān qíng.

The radio station forecasts clear skies tomorrow.

Cultural Notes for 预报

🏮Cultural insight

In China, weather forecasts are integral to daily life, especially during agricultural seasons, as they help farmers plan planting and harvesting. The reliance on accurate weather predictions reflects the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about 预报

You can say, '今天的天气预报说会下雨' (Jīntiān de tiānqì yùbào shuō huì xià yǔ) meaning 'Today's weather forecast says it will rain.'