jyu6 gin3預見预见
Jyutpingjyu6 gin3
Yaleyuh gin
Definition
To foresee; to anticipate or predict future events.
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How it's used
Use this word primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts when discussing trends, economic outcomes, or strategic planning. It carries a sense of analytical judgment rather than simple guessing. In casual daily conversation, people often prefer using 估到 or 睇得出 instead.
Examples
I foresee that this business will fail.
How do you foresee the changes in the future?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simple prediction or guessing, as it implies a more serious or long-term observation. It is not interchangeable with 估, which is used for everyday speculation.
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