预计

No base JSON record found for this token.

Character Breakdown

Usage of 预计

The verb 预计 (yùjì) means "to expect" or "to forecast" and is commonly used to express predictions about future events based on current information or calculations. It often appears in formal or semi-formal contexts such as business, weather forecasts, or scheduling.

Common Collocations

  • 预计时间 (expected time): used when talking about the anticipated time for an event.
  • 预计利润 (expected profit): common in business contexts.
  • 预计增长 (expected growth): often used in economic or statistical reports.

Nuances

Using 预计 implies a degree of calculation or informed estimation rather than a mere guess. It is more formal than words like 觉得 (to feel) or 认为 (to think). Avoid confusing 预计 with 预期, which is more about expectations or hopes rather than calculated forecasts.

Position in Sentences

Typically, 预计 is followed by the object or clause describing what is being predicted, often with (will) to indicate future tense, e.g., 预计..., but it can also be used without when the context is clear.

Example Sentences

We expect it will rain tomorrow, so we brought umbrellas.

The company expects a 10% profit increase this year.

The meeting is expected to start at 3 PM.