预兆

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Meaning and Usage

The word 预兆 (yù zhào) refers to a sign or omen that indicates something will happen in the future, often something significant or negative. It is commonly used in contexts like weather, events, or situations where early signs predict an outcome.

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Usage Notes

When using 预兆, speakers imply a predictive sign that something is about to happen. It often carries a slightly serious or ominous tone, especially in formal or written contexts. It is less casual than words like (zhēng zhào), which can also mean sign or symptom.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 预兆 with 预报 (yù bào), which means to forecast or predict explicitly. 预兆 is more about indirect signs or symptoms rather than direct predictions.

Example Sentences

Dark clouds are an omen of a storm.

His success is an omen of hard work.

Signs of economic recession have already appeared.