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前兆
qiánzhào
Description
前兆是指某件事情发生以前出现的信号或迹象。
A 前兆 refers to a signal or sign that appears before something happens.
比如地震前，动物的奇怪行为可能是一种前兆。
For example, strange behavior of animals before an earthquake may be a kind of 前兆.
Meanings
前兆qiánzhào
sign or omen before something happens
头疼可能是感冒的前兆。
A headache might be a sign of a cold.
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Notes
- Etymology
前 (before) + 兆 (sign/omen), literally 'a sign that comes before'.
- Nuance
often used for negative or warning signs, like illness or disaster.
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