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计

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The Chinese word "预计" is formed by combining the character "预", which means "in advance" or "beforehand", with the character "计", which means "to calculate" or "to plan"; this direct combination results in the meaning "to estimate" or "to forecast" based on the idea of calculating ahead of time.

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预计明天会下雨。

Yùjì míngtiān huì xià yǔ.

It is expected to rain tomorrow.

我们预计下午三点到达机场。

Wǒmen yùjì xiàwǔ sān diǎn dàodá jīchǎng.

We expect to arrive at the airport at 3 p.m.

这次会议预计将持续两个小时。

Zhè cì huìyì yùjì jiāng chíxù liǎng gè xiǎoshí.

This meeting is expected to last for two hours.

公司预计今年的利润增长10%。

Gōngsī yùjì jīnnián de lìrùn zēngzhǎng bǎi fēn zhī shí.

The company forecasts a 10% profit growth this year.

根据目前的数据预计，新产品的市场反响将会非常热烈。

Gēnjù mùqián de shùjù yùjì, xīn chǎnpǐn de shìchǎng fǎnxiǎng jiāng huì fēichāng rèliè.

Based on current data, it is projected that the market response to the new product will be very enthusiastic.

Word Definition - 预计

yù jì to forecast; to predict; to estimate

Individual Character Details

预 yù
计 jì, jì