English–Chinese
“speculate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintóu jī
Example
他经常投机买股票。tā jīng cháng tóu jī mǎi gǔ piào
He often speculates in stocks.
How to say “speculate” in Chinese
“Speculate” in Chinese is 投机 (tóu jī).
Finding an opening and fitting into it, whether the aim is profit from a chance or harmony with another person.
Example sentences with 投机
艺术品拍卖会上，有人为了转手获利而临时投机。yì shù pǐn pāi mài huì shàng yǒu rén wèi le zhuán shǒu huò lì ér lín shí tóu jī
At an art auction, some people temporarily speculate to resell the items for a profit.
Tips for using 投机
- English speakers may expect a word about chance to describe a guess, but this word usually describes an active response to an opportunity rather than a passive belief about what may happen.