English–Chinese
“infer” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintuī duàn
Example
我推断他今天不会来。wǒ tuī duàn tā jīn tiān bú huì lái
I infer that he won't come today.
How to say “infer” in Chinese
“Infer” in Chinese is 推断 (tuī duàn).
A reasoned step from available clues to a conclusion or judgment.
Example sentences with 推断
根据目击者的描述，警方推断嫌疑人已经离开该地区。gēn jù mù jī zhě de miáo shù jǐng fāng tuī duàn xián yí rén yǐ jīng lí kāi gāi dì qū
Based on the witness's description, the police infer that the suspect has already left the area.
Tips for using 推断
- English speakers often confuse infer with imply: a speaker implies a meaning, while a listener infers it from the available evidence.