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假设
jiǎshè
Description
“假设”的意思是先想一个可能发生的情况，然后说如果这样会怎么样。
The meaning of "假设" is to first imagine a possible situation, then say what would happen if it were true.
在科学和数学里，它也可以指一个还没证明的想法。
In science and mathematics, it can also refer to an idea that has not yet been proven.
Meanings
假设jiǎshè
to suppose; to assume
假设明天下雨，我们就不去了。
If it rains tomorrow, we won't go.
假设jiǎshè
hypothesis; assumption
这个假设还没有得到证明。
This hypothesis has not yet been proven.
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Notes
- Etymology
假 (false/if) + 设 (to set up), literally 'to set up a supposition'.
- Nuance
假设 often introduces a condition like 如果; more formal than everyday 要是.
In videos
“就是假设有人在上班或是有人在拍摄，”
“你假设200块人民币好了”
“做出的一个假设和猜想”
“假设我们两个不存在”
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