jyu6 si6預示预示
Jyutpingjyu6 si6
Yaleyuh sih
Definition
To foreshadow or predict; to indicate that a future event will happen based on current signs.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts rather than casual daily speech. It carries a sense of ominous or significant forewarning, often linked to natural signs or subtle behavioral cues. In everyday conversation, people are much more likely to use phrases like 睇落會或者預計會 instead.
Examples
These dark clouds are a sign that heavy rain is coming soon.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to mean personal planning, but it is strictly for signs or omens predicting an external event. Use 預備 or 計劃 when talking about your own intentions or preparations.
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