Chinese word

推测

Pronunciation

Pinyintuī cè

Meaning

  • verbguess

Example

根据这些线索，我推测他已经离开了。gēn jù zhè xiē xiàn suǒ wǒ tuī cè tā yǐ jīng lí kāi le

Based on these clues, I guess he has already left.

Illustration for 推测 (guess)

More examples

证据不足，我们很难推测事情的真相。zhèng jù bù zú wǒ men hěn nán tuī cè shì qíng de zhēn xiàng

With insufficient evidence, it is difficult for us to guess the truth of the matter.

Core concept

Bridges what is known and what is not yet certain through reasoned judgment.

Common phrases

  • 难以推测nán yǐ tuī cè

    difficult to guess

  • 推测动机tuī cè dòng jī

    guess the motive

  • 由此可推测yóu cǐ kě tuī cè

    infer from this

Similar words

推断tuī duàn: Drawing a logical conclusion from facts or assumptions already known.
猜测cāi cè: Making a guess from a hunch or a small amount of information.
估计gū jì: Judging a quantity, extent, or chance only approximately.
觉得jué de: Having an opinion based mainly on personal feelings or impressions.

Definition in Chinese

对未知情况作出的、有理由但不完全确定的判断或估计，常包含分析或推理成分。duì wèi zhī qíng kuàng zuò chū de yǒu lǐ yóu dàn bù wán quán què dìng de pàn duàn huò gū jì cháng bāo hán fēn xī huò tuī lǐ chéng fèn

Word origin

推测 (tuīcè, "guess") combines 推 (tuī, "push forward") + 测 (cè, "measure"), linking the movement toward an answer with the weighing of available evidence.

Usage tips

  • English guess can describe a wild choice, but this Chinese verb usually presents the conclusion as supported by some observation or reasoning.

Other meanings

  • estimateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 推测性tuī cè xìngspeculative naturenoun

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