English–Chinese

“suppose” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiǎ shè

Example

假设你明天有空,我们就去看电影。jiǎ shè nǐ míng tiān yǒu kòng wǒ men jiù qù kàn diàn yǐng

Suppose you're free tomorrow; we'll go see a movie.

Illustration for 假设 (suppose)

How to say “suppose” in Chinese

“Suppose” in Chinese is 假设 (jiǎ shè).

Sets a temporary condition as a starting point for reasoning, testing, or discussion.

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

Example sentences with 假设

我们假设所有样本独立,然后开始分析。wǒ men jiǎ shè suó yǒu yàng běn dú lì rán hòu kāi shǐ fēn xī

We assume that all samples are independent, and then begin the analysis.

Tips for using 假设

  • In conversation, this verb can introduce a question about an imagined case, making it useful for exploring choices without claiming that the case is real.

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