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“hunch” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyù gǎn

Example

我有预感他不会来。wǒ yǒu yù gǎn tā bú huì lái

I have a hunch he won't come.

Illustration for 预感 (hunch)

How to say “hunch” in Chinese

“Hunch” in Chinese is 预感 (yù gǎn).

The mind's early sense of a future event before its signs become clear.

Full entry for 预感: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 预感

我对这次面试有强烈的预感。wǒ duì zhè cì miàn shì yǒu qiáng liè de yù gǎn

I have a strong hunch about this interview.

Tips for using 预感

  • In everyday conversation, this noun presents a personal impression rather than a measured forecast, so it suits reports of intuition more than claims based on data.

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