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计

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The word "估计" is formed by combining the character "估", which is composed of the radical "人" (person) and the component "古" (ancient), suggesting a person's assessment based on past reference, with the character "计", composed of "言" (speech or calculation) and "十" (ten, implying numeration), denoting calculation. Together, they create a compound where "估" conveys appraisal and "计" conveys calculation, resulting in the meaning of estimating or reckoning.

Example Sentences Hide

我估计他会来。

Wǒ gūjì tā huì lái.

I estimate he will come.

我估计今天会下雨。

Wǒ gūjì jīntiān huì xià yǔ.

I guess it will rain today.

根据我的估计，这个项目需要一个月。

Gēnjù wǒ de gūjì, zhège xiàngmù xūyào yī gè yuè.

According to my estimate, this project will take one month.

如果你估计错误，我们可能会有麻烦。

Rúguǒ nǐ gūjì cuòwù, wǒmen kěnéng huì yǒu máfan.

If you estimate incorrectly, we might have problems.

经济学家估计明年经济增长率将达到百分之五。

Jīngjì xuéjiā gūjì míngnián jīngjì zēngzhǎng lǜ jiāng dádào bǎi fēn zhī wǔ.

Economists estimate that the economic growth rate will reach five percent next year.

Word Definition - 估计

gū jì to estimate; to assess; to calculate; (coll.) to reckon; to think (that ...)

Individual Character Details

估 gū, gù
计 jì, jì