jyu6 gai3預計预计
Jyutpingjyu6 gai3
Yaleyuh gai
Definition
To estimate or predict based on existing information.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts, such as project management or financial planning. While it functions as a verb, it often appears in passive constructions or as a noun phrase when discussing schedules. It carries a sense of calculated expectation rather than a simple guess.
Examples
I predict it will rain heavily tomorrow.
When do you estimate you will finish the report?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for casual guessing or hunches where 估 is more appropriate. 預計 implies a logical basis or data behind the conclusion.
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Grammar guides
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