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预言
yùyán
Description
预言是指提前说出以后会发生的事。
"预言" means to say in advance what will happen in the future.
它可以是名词，也可以当动词用，比如预言未来。
It can be a noun or a verb, for example, to 预言 the future.
Meanings
预言yùyán
a prediction; prophecy
他的预言真的实现了。
His prediction really came true.
预言yùyán
to predict; to foretell
科学家预言明年会更热。
Scientists predict that next year will be hotter.
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Notes
- Etymology
预 (in advance) + 言 (speak) — literally 'to speak in advance'.
- Nuance
预言 often implies certainty or mystical foresight, while 预测 is more analytical.
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