估算 (gū suàn) — to estimate, to roughly calculate
Definition
估算 focuses on rough numerical calculation (costs, quantities, capacity). Unlike 评估/评价, it is not a value judgment — just a quick number. 估计 is its everyday near-synonym; 估算 is slightly more deliberate and often implies a structured calculation.
verb
to estimateto roughly calculate
Examples
- 估算。Wǒ men xiān gū suàn yí xià zhè cì lǚ xíng de fèi yòng.Let's first estimate the cost of this trip.
- 估算。Gōng chéng shī gū suàn le qiáo liáng de chéng zhòng néng lì.The engineer estimated the load-bearing capacity of the bridge.
- 估算，。Gēn jù gū suàn, zhè ge xiàng mù xū yào sān gè yuè wán chéng.According to estimates, this project needs three months to complete.
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