预计 (yù jì) — to forecast; to predict; to estimate

Definition

预计 (yù jì) means 'to estimate, forecast' based on plans or data, often for schedules, budgets, or output. It is more formal than 估计 (gū jì 'reckon, guess'), and broader than 预报 (yù bào), which is used for official forecasts like weather. Compared to 预测 (yù cè 'predict'), 预计 focuses on expected outcomes from plans rather than scientific predictions.

verb

to forecastto predictto estimate

Examples

预计。
Zhè chǎng yǔ yù jì huì xià dào wǎnshang.
This rain is expected to last until evening.
预计。
Zhège xiàngmù yù jì niándǐ wánchéng.
This project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
预计。
Gōngchǎng yù jì xià gè yuè tígāo chǎnliàng.
The factory expects to increase output next month.

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