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March 24, 2026
预料(預料)yùliào(yu4liao4)
预料 (yùliào) refers to the act of forecasting or anticipating future events or outcomes. It is commonly used in contexts such as planning, business, and discussions about expectations, often implying a level of prediction based on available information or trends.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, anticipating outcomes is essential in business and personal relationships, reflecting the importance of foresight and preparation in decision-making.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fortune teller (预) peering into a crystal ball (料) to foresee what will happen. The character 预 (yù) looks like a person preparing to point at the future, while 料 (liào) can be visualized as a container filled with information about what is to come.
Meanings of 预料
yùliào(yu4liao4)
1to forecast
2to anticipate
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About 预料
预料Simplified
預料Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 预料
Quick Contrast
预计 (yùjì) vs 预见 (yùjiàn) — use 预料 when the focus is on general anticipation, while 预计 emphasizes a more calculated estimation.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a fortune teller (预) peering into a crystal ball (料) to foresee what will happen. The character 预 (yù) looks like a person preparing to point at the future, while 料 (liào) can be visualized as a container filled with information about what is to come.
Usage Notes
Be aware that 预料 is often used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic discussions. A common mistake is using it in overly casual situations, which may come off as too serious. Typical collocations include '预料到' (to anticipate) and '预料之中' (within expectations).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 预料 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to prediction and analysis. Students should focus on its application in scenarios involving forecasts and planning, as well as its usage in formal writing.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, anticipating outcomes is essential in business and personal relationships, reflecting the importance of foresight and preparation in decision-making.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 预料 with 预计 (yùjì), which also means to forecast but is more about scheduled plans. For example, saying '我预计这个问题会发生' is correct, but using 预料 here would be inappropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 预料
预料 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Tonight's knife-edge vote could be uncomfortably close.
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他们预料到会变天而带了很多厚衣服.
tā mén yù liào dào huì biàn tiān ér dài le hěn duō hòu yī fú.
In anticipation of bad weather they took plenty of warm clothes.
Cultural Notes for 预料
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, anticipating outcomes is essential in business and personal relationships, reflecting the importance of foresight and preparation in decision-making.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, forecasting often relies heavily on data and statistics, whereas in Chinese contexts, it may also incorporate intuition and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions about 预料
You can say, '我们预料到这个项目会很成功' (We anticipate that this project will be very successful).
Yes, but it's more common in written and formal contexts.
Absolutely, it can be used to anticipate both positive and negative events.
