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估计
gūjì
Description
“估计”是说你根据现在的情况，去猜一个大概的数字或结果。
"估计" means to guess an approximate number or result based on the current situation.
它可以说钱、时间、人数，也可以在句子里表示“我想大概会……”。
It can refer to money, time, or number of people, and can also express "I think it will probably..." in a sentence.
Meanings
估计gūjì
to estimate; assess a rough amount
我估计这本书要五十块。
I estimate this book costs fifty yuan.
估计gūjì
probably; I reckon (expressing a guess)
他估计快到了。
He estimates he'll arrive soon.
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Notes
- Etymology
估 (appraise) + 计 (calculate), together meaning to reckon a value.
- Nuance
spoken 估计 often means 'probably', softer than the formal 预计.
In videos
“那我估计我应该上不去了今天”
“我估计我跟大坤昨晚可能被人下药了，”
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