预感

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"预感" (yùgǎn) refers to a feeling or intuition about something that is going to happen, often without concrete evidence. It is commonly used to express a sense of anticipation or foreboding.

Common Contexts

People use "预感" when they want to describe a gut feeling about future events, whether positive or negative. It often appears in everyday conversation, literature, and media when discussing expectations or suspicions.

Typical Collocations

Nuances

Using "预感" implies a subjective sense rather than a logical conclusion. It is different from "猜测" (guess) because it emphasizes an emotional or instinctive impression. Avoid confusing it with "感觉" which is more general for feelings or sensations.

Register

"预感" is neutral and suitable for both spoken and written Chinese, including formal contexts.

Example Sentences

I have a bad feeling that it might rain today.

Her premonition was accurate; things indeed developed as she expected.

Before important exams, I always have a nervous feeling.