When you are not sure about something, and you try to think what the answer might be, you are 猜测 (cāicè). It's like making a guess or a conjecture. For example, if someone asks you, "What do you think the weather will be like tomorrow?" and you say, "I 猜测 it will rain," you are guessing about the weather. You use 猜测 when you don't have all the facts but you want to try and figure something out. It's about forming an idea without certain knowledge.
When you are not sure about something, and you try to think what the answer might be, you can use 猜测 (cāicè). It means to guess or to conjecture. For example, if someone asks you a question you don't know the answer to, you might say, "I can only 猜测."
When you're trying to figure something out without all the facts, you 猜测 (cāicè). This word is about forming an opinion or an answer based on limited information or intuition. Think of it as making an educated guess or conjecturing about a situation. It's often used when there's uncertainty and you're trying to piece things together. For example, you might 猜测 what someone is thinking or what the outcome of an event will be.
猜测 en 30 segundos
- guess
- conjecture
- speculate
§ Don't Confuse 猜测 with 认为 or 觉得
Many learners, especially at the B1 level, tend to overuse 猜测 (cāicè) when they actually mean 认为 (rènwéi - to think/believe) or 觉得 (juéde - to feel/think). While all three relate to personal opinions or assumptions, 猜测 specifically implies a lack of certainty, often based on incomplete information or pure speculation. 认为 and 觉得 are generally stronger and suggest a more formed opinion or belief, even if it's still subjective.
我猜测他可能迟到了，因为交通很堵塞。(Wǒ cāicè tā kěnéng chídào le, yīnwèi jiāotōng hěn dǔsè.) - I guess he might be late because the traffic is very bad.
Here, 猜测 is appropriate because you're speculating about his lateness based on the traffic, but you don't know for sure.
我认为这个计划会成功。(Wǒ rènwéi zhège jìhuà huì chénggōng.) - I believe this plan will succeed.
In this case, 认为 is better. You're expressing a belief, not just a wild guess. Using 猜测 here would make your statement sound less confident.
§ Incorrectly Using 猜测 for Obvious Facts or Known Information
Another common error is to use 猜测 when the information is already known or obvious. 猜测 is about forming an opinion or hypothesis without firm evidence. If you know something, or if it's generally accepted as true, you wouldn't use 猜测.
- Wrong Usage Example:
- 我猜测太阳从东边升起。(Wǒ cāicè tàiyáng cóng dōngbian shēngqǐ.) - I guess the sun rises from the east.
This is incorrect because the sun rising from the east is a known fact, not something you need to guess. Instead, you would simply state it:
太阳从东边升起。(Tàiyáng cóng dōngbian shēngqǐ.) - The sun rises from the east.
§ Overusing 猜测 in Formal Contexts
While 猜测 is a perfectly valid word, it carries a somewhat informal nuance due to its speculative nature. In very formal writing or speech, especially when presenting research or definite conclusions, you might want to opt for more precise verbs or phrases that indicate a strong hypothesis or a carefully considered estimation, rather than a mere guess.
For example, in an academic paper, you might use phrases like “据推测” (jù tuīcè - it is conjectured based on...) or “初步估计” (chūbù gūjì - preliminary estimation) to convey a more rigorous approach to forming conclusions.
§ Not Differentiating Between 猜测 and 猜 (cāi)
While 猜测 is a verb meaning 'to guess' or 'to conjecture', the single character 猜 (cāi) also means 'to guess'. However, 猜 is often used in more casual or playful contexts, like guessing games or quick assumptions. 猜测 carries a slightly more formal or serious tone, implying a more deliberate act of conjecture or analysis.
- 猜: More casual, often used for simple guesses or in games.
- 猜测: More formal, implying a deeper level of speculation or hypothesis.
你猜我几岁？(Nǐ cāi wǒ jǐ suì?) - Guess how old I am?
Here, 猜 is perfect for a playful guess. While you *could* use 猜测, it would sound a bit overly formal for such a simple question.
科学家们对这个现象进行了反复的猜测。(Kēxuéjiāmen duì zhège xiànxiàng jìnxíng le fǎnfù de cāicè.) - Scientists repeatedly conjectured about this phenomenon.
In this academic context, 猜测 (or even its noun form 猜测) is more appropriate than 猜, as it implies a more rigorous and intellectual process of forming hypotheses.
Guía de pronunciación
- Confusing 'cāi' with 'chāi' (to dismantle).
- Incorrectly pronouncing 'cè' as a second or third tone.
Nivel de dificultad
Short characters, common components.
Relatively few strokes, common radicals.
Two syllables, common tones.
Clear pronunciation, distinct tones.
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Gramática que debes saber
猜测 as a Verb: Use 猜测 directly before the object of your guess. It often implies uncertainty or speculation.
我猜测他会来。 (Wǒ cāicè tā huì lái.) I guess he will come.
猜测 with modal verbs: You can use modal verbs like 应该 (yīnggāi - should) or 可能 (kěnéng - maybe/might) before 猜测 to express different levels of certainty.
我可能猜测错了。 (Wǒ kěnéng cāicè cuò le.) I might have guessed wrong.
猜测 in a question: To ask someone what they guess, you can use 猜测 with 吗 (ma) or other question words.
你猜测结果会怎么样？ (Nǐ cāicè jiéguǒ huì zěnmeyàng?) What do you guess the result will be like?
猜测 as a noun (less common but possible): While primarily a verb, 猜测 can sometimes function as a noun, meaning 'a guess' or 'a conjecture'. In such cases, it's often preceded by a measure word or used in a more formal context.
这只是我的猜测。 (Zhè zhǐ shì wǒ de cāicè.) This is just my guess.
猜测 with an adverb: Adverbs can modify 猜测 to specify how the guessing is done, for example, 随便 (suíbiàn - casually) or 大胆 (dàdǎn - boldly).
他随便猜测了一下。 (Tā suíbiàn cāicè le yīxià.) He just guessed casually.
Ejemplos por nivel
你猜对了吗？
Did you guess correctly?
我猜她会来。
I guess she will come.
别猜测，直接问。
Don't guess, just ask directly.
他猜测结果。
He guesses the result.
我无法猜测。
I cannot guess.
这个答案只是我的猜测。
This answer is just my guess.
你为什么猜测？
Why are you guessing?
我们猜测一下。
Let's make a guess.
你猜我今天吃了什么？
Can you guess what I ate today?
我猜他会喜欢这个礼物。
I guess he will like this gift.
别猜测了，直接问他吧。
Don't guess, just ask him directly.
她猜测明天下雨。
She conjectures it will rain tomorrow.
你的猜测很准确。
Your guess is very accurate.
我们猜测火车晚点了。
We guess the train is delayed.
他不喜欢别人猜测他的想法。
He doesn't like others guessing his thoughts.
我可以猜测一下你的年龄吗？
Can I guess your age?
我猜你会喜欢这个礼物。
I guess you will like this gift.
你猜对了吗？
Did you guess correctly?
我猜测他今天不会来了。
I conjecture that he won't come today.
你的猜测很接近事实。
Your guess is close to the truth.
我猜不透他在想什么。
I can't guess what he's thinking.
我们都在猜测事情会如何发展。
We are all guessing how things will develop.
他猜测这个结果是最好的。
He guessed this result was the best.
别猜测了，直接问他吧。
Don't guess, just ask him directly.
你猜对了吗？
Did you guess correctly?
我猜测他会同意这个计划。
I guess he will agree to this plan.
我的猜测是，他们已经离开了。
My conjecture is that they have already left.
我们只能猜测事情的真相。
We can only guess the truth of the matter.
不要猜测，直接问他。
Don't guess, ask him directly.
他的猜测完全错了。
His guess was completely wrong.
我猜测这件衣服很贵。
I guess this piece of clothing is very expensive.
大家都在猜测这次考试的难度。
Everyone is guessing the difficulty of this exam.
我猜测他今天不会来了，因为他通常很准时。
I guess he won't come today, because he is usually very punctual.
你猜测一下，这次比赛谁会赢？
Take a guess, who will win this competition?
我们只能猜测，背后发生了什么。
We can only conjecture what happened behind the scenes.
她的笑容中带着一丝难以捉摸的猜测。
There was a hint of elusive conjecture in her smile.
对于他的缺席，大家众说纷纭，各种猜测都有。
Regarding his absence, there were many different opinions and various guesses.
科学家们对宇宙的起源进行了大胆的猜测。
Scientists made bold conjectures about the origin of the universe.
我猜测你的想法和我差不多。
I guess your thoughts are similar to mine.
他的回答证实了我的猜测。
His answer confirmed my conjecture.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
我猜对了。
I guessed it right.
你猜测一下。
You take a guess.
这只是我的猜测。
This is just my guess.
他的猜测很准确。
His guess was very accurate.
我们无法猜测结果。
We cannot guess the outcome.
不要随意猜测。
Don't guess casually.
请大胆猜测。
Please guess boldly.
他的猜测是合理的。
His guess is reasonable.
他们互相猜测对方的想法。
They guessed each other's thoughts.
我的猜测被证实了。
My guess was confirmed.
Se confunde a menudo con
A general, informal verb for 'to guess'.
To estimate or appraise, often involving numbers or quantities.
To infer or deduce, implying a more logical process.
Patrones gramaticales
Fácil de confundir
Often confused with '猜测' (cāicè) because both relate to guessing. However, '猜' is a more general and informal verb, often used for simple guesses.
'猜' is a single verb, meaning 'to guess' in a broad sense. '猜测' is a more formal and often more complex verb, implying a more reasoned conjecture or speculation.
我猜他会来。(Wǒ cāi tā huì lái.) - I guess he will come.
Like '猜测', '估計' (gūjì) involves forming an idea without complete information, but it leans more towards estimation or appraisal.
'估計' focuses on estimating quantities, values, or probabilities, often with some basis, whereas '猜测' is about forming a hypothesis or conjecture.
我估計需要兩個小時。(Wǒ gūjì xūyào liǎng gè xiǎoshí.) - I estimate it will take two hours.
Similar in meaning to '猜测' as both involve making an inference. '推測' (tuīcè) can sometimes be used interchangeably but has a stronger nuance of logical deduction.
'推測' implies a more reasoned and logical inference based on available clues or evidence, while '猜测' can be a more general or intuitive guess.
根據線索，我們可以推測出真相。(Gēnjù xiànsuǒ, wǒmen kěyǐ tuīcè chū zhēnxiàng.) - Based on the clues, we can infer the truth.
'料想' (liàoxiǎng) also means to expect or anticipate, which can be similar to making a guess about future events, but it carries a stronger sense of prior thought or prediction.
'料想' often implies a pre-conceived idea or an expectation based on past experience or knowledge, whereas '猜测' is more about forming a hypothesis without necessarily strong prior conviction.
我料想他會拒絕。(Wǒ liàoxiǎng tā huì jùjué.) - I expected he would refuse.
While '判斷' (pànduàn) means to judge or determine, it can be confused because both involve forming an opinion or conclusion. However, '判斷' implies a more definitive assessment.
'判斷' is about making a judgment or decision based on observation or evidence, aiming for a conclusion. '猜测' is about forming a provisional idea or hypothesis.
他判斷情況很危急。(Tā pànduàn qíngkuàng hěn wēijí.) - He judged the situation to be critical.
Patrones de oraciones
subject + 猜测 + object
我猜测答案。 (Wǒ cāicè dá'àn.) - I guess the answer.
subject + 猜测 + (that) + sentence
他猜测她会来。 (Tā cāicè tā huì lái.) - He guesses that she will come.
subject + 猜测 + question word (e.g., 什么, 谁)
你猜测发生了什么？ (Nǐ cāicè fāshēng le shénme?) - What do you guess happened?
subject + 猜测 + direction/range (e.g., 往哪儿, 大概)
我们猜测他往哪儿去了。 (Wǒmen cāicè tā wǎng nǎ'er qù le.) - We guess where he went.
subject + verb + (得) + 猜测 + result (often with 不到, 出来)
我猜不到这个谜语。 (Wǒ cāibudào zhège míyǔ.) - I can't guess this riddle.
subject + 对 + object + 进行猜测
他们对未来进行了猜测。 (Tāmen duì wèilái jìnxíng le cāicè.) - They made conjectures about the future.
猜测 + sentence (as a statement of possibility/opinion)
猜测他已经走了。 (Cāicè tā yǐjīng zǒu le.) - Guess he's already left.
noun/phrase + 引起了猜测
他的缺席引起了大家的猜测。 (Tā de quēxí yǐnqǐ le dàjiā de cāicè.) - His absence sparked everyone's speculation.
Consejos
Guessing meaning from context
When you encounter 猜测, try to guess its meaning from the surrounding words in the sentence. This is a great skill for reading comprehension!
Related words: 猜 (cāi)
The first character, 猜 (cāi), means 'to guess' on its own. Recognizing this will help you remember 猜测.
Use it in simple sentences
Practice using 猜测 in simple sentences like '我猜测...' (Wǒ cāicè...) meaning 'I guess...' or 'I conjecture...'
Think of it as 'guess-measure'
The second character, 测 (cè), can mean 'to measure' or 'to test'. So, 猜测 is like 'to guess and then test/measure the likelihood'.
Don't overthink the tone
For B1 level, focus on getting the meaning and usage right. The tone of 猜测 is usually neutral, simply stating a guess or hypothesis.
Not for 'guess what I'm thinking'
Don't use 猜测 for 'guess what I'm thinking?' In that case, you'd usually just say 猜猜看 (cāicāikàn).
Associate with 'conjecture'
If 'to guess' feels too informal, remember that 猜测 also means 'to conjecture', which is a more formal way of saying the same thing.
Listen for it in dialogues
Pay attention to how native speakers use 猜测 in conversations. You'll often hear it when someone is making a speculation.
Practice writing sentences
Write five sentences using 猜测. For example: '我猜测他会来。' (Wǒ cāicè tā huì lái. - I guess he will come.)
Review frequently
Add 猜测 to your flashcards or review list. Frequent exposure and retrieval will help you remember it.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Imagine you're **cai** (sounds like 'sigh')ing as you **ce** (sounds like 'tsuh')lebrate a correct **guess**. Or, 'Cai' (like 'sigh') for thinking, 'Ce' (like 'tsuh') for assessing. You sigh as you assess your guess.
Asociación visual
Picture a detective with a magnifying glass, deep in thought, making a guess about a clue. He's looking at a 'cai' (colorful) object and making a 'ce' (precise) guess.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to guess what your friends will do next weekend using '猜测'. For example, '我猜测你会去... (Wǒ cāicè nǐ huì qù...)' (I guess you will go to...). Then, ask them if your '猜测' was correct.
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她___ 他会来。
Here, '猜想' (cāixiǎng) means to guess or speculate. The sentence means 'She guessed he would come.'
你___ 她几岁？
Here, '猜' (cāi) means to guess. The sentence means 'Can you guess how old she is?'
我___ 不到答案。
Here, '猜不到' (cāibúdào) means can't guess. The sentence means 'I can't guess the answer.'
这是什么？你___ 吗？
Here, '猜' (cāi) means to guess. The sentence means 'What is this? Can you guess?'
我___ 他会喜欢这个。
Here, '猜' (cāi) means to guess or suppose. The sentence means 'I guess he will like this.'
请你___ 这是什么颜色。
Here, '猜' (cāi) means to guess. The sentence means 'Please guess what color this is.'
Write a short sentence saying 'I guess you are a student.'
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Sample answer
我猜测你是一个学生。
Write a short sentence saying 'He guesses it's a dog.'
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Sample answer
他猜测那是一只狗。
Write a short sentence asking 'Can you guess who she is?'
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Sample answer
你能猜测她是谁吗？
小红猜测那是什么？
Read this passage:
小明说：'这是一个苹果。' 小红说：'我猜测这是一个梨。' 他们在猜测。
小红猜测那是什么？
小红在句子中明确说 '我猜测这是一个梨。'
小红在句子中明确说 '我猜测这是一个梨。'
学生猜测的是什么？
Read this passage:
老师问：'这是什么？' 学生们开始猜测。一个学生说：'我猜测是书。'
学生猜测的是什么？
文章中提到 '一个学生说：我猜测是书。'
文章中提到 '一个学生说：我猜测是书。'
你对盒子里的东西做了什么？
Read this passage:
你看到一个盒子。你不知道里面有什么。所以你开始猜测。你猜测里面有玩具。
你对盒子里的东西做了什么？
文章中提到 '所以你开始猜测。'
文章中提到 '所以你开始猜测。'
This sentence means 'What are you guessing?'
This sentence means 'I cannot guess.'
This sentence means 'His guess is correct.'
她喜欢在课堂上___问题的答案。
‘猜测’ (cāicè) is the most appropriate verb here meaning 'to guess' or 'to conjecture' in a general sense. The other options are too specific or less formal. ‘猜’ (cāi) is a more casual verb for guessing. ‘猜想’ (cāixiǎng) implies a guess based on some thought. ‘猜谜’ (cāimí) specifically means 'to guess a riddle'.
我们___一下，他为什么没来。
‘猜测’ (cāicè) fits best here as it means to guess or speculate about why someone didn't come. ‘猜’ (cāi) is too simple. ‘想’ (xiǎng) means to think. ‘思考’ (sīkǎo) means to ponder or consider deeply.
没有人知道答案，大家都在___。
‘猜测’ (cāicè) is suitable when everyone is trying to guess something unknown. ‘猜’ (cāi) is a more basic verb for guessing. ‘猜想’ (cāixiǎng) is closer in meaning but '猜测' implies a more active act of conjecturing. ‘想’ (xiǎng) simply means to think.
我对他的决定感到很___，不知道他为什么那样做。
In this context, '猜测' (cāicè) works well as it implies trying to guess or understand his decision. '猜' (cāi) is less formal. '疑惑' (yíhuò) means doubt or confusion, which is a feeling, not an action of guessing. '奇怪' (qíguài) means strange.
他没有说真话，我___他在骗我。
‘猜测’ (cāicè) is appropriate here to express a conjecture about someone lying. ‘猜想’ (cāixiǎng) is also possible but '猜测' fits the nuance of suspecting something. ‘知道’ (zhīdào) means to know, and ‘明白’ (míngbái) means to understand, which are too strong given the uncertainty.
我们都不能___这个秘密的结局。
‘猜测’ (cāicè) is the best fit as it means to conjecture or guess about the outcome of the secret. ‘猜’ (cāi) is a more casual 'to guess'. ‘知道’ (zhīdào) means to know, and ‘想’ (xiǎng) means to think, neither of which expresses the act of conjecturing about an unknown ending.
Try to guess what someone is suggesting you do.
Someone is saying they think someone else is correct.
Someone is asking if you have figured something out.
Read this aloud:
我猜你喜欢咖啡。
Focus: cāi
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他猜错了。
Focus: cāi cuò
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你猜猜这个是什么？
Focus: cāi cai
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This sentence means 'What are you guessing?' or 'What are you conjecturing?' The structure is Subject + Verb + Object. '你' (nǐ) is 'you', '在' (zài) indicates an ongoing action, '猜测' (cāicè) is 'to guess', and '什么' (shénme) is 'what'.
This sentence means 'He might be guessing the answer.' '他' (tā) is 'he', '可能' (kěnéng) is 'possibly/might', '在' (zài) indicates an ongoing action, '猜测' (cāicè) is 'to guess', and '答案' (dá'àn) is 'answer'.
This sentence means 'I don't like to guess randomly.' '我' (wǒ) is 'I', '不' (bù) is 'not', '喜欢' (xǐhuān) is 'to like', '随便' (suíbiàn) is 'casually/randomly', and '猜测' (cāicè) is 'to guess'.
Choose the correct sentence using 猜测.
猜测 is a verb, usually followed by a clause. The correct sentence order is Subject + 猜测 + Object/Clause.
Which of the following is a synonym for 猜测?
Both 猜测 and 推测 mean to guess or infer, often without complete certainty.
How would you ask 'Can you guess who it is?' using 猜测?
The structure '能 + verb + object + 吗' is standard for asking 'Can you...?'
You can use 猜测 to express a firm belief based on solid evidence.
猜测 implies a lack of certainty, a guess rather than a confirmed fact.
It's common to say '我猜测' (wǒ cāicè) to mean 'I guess' or 'I suppose'.
Yes, '我猜测' is a natural way to express a personal guess or conjecture.
The word 猜测 can be used as both a noun and a verb.
猜测 can be used as a verb (to guess) and as a noun (a guess/conjecture), for example, '我的猜测是...' (My guess is...).
她看起来很神秘，我___她在想什么。
The context '看起来很神秘' (looks mysterious) suggests that her thoughts are unknown, making '猜测' (to guess) the most appropriate verb. '知道', '理解', and '明白' imply knowing or understanding, which doesn't fit the mysterious context.
对于他的突然离职，大家都在___原因。
When something is sudden and the reason is unknown, people '猜测' (conjecture) about it. '研究' (research), '讨论' (discuss), and '分析' (analyze) might happen after some information is available, but '猜测' is about forming opinions without full information.
你___一下，她会接受这个提议吗？
'猜想' is a synonym for '猜测' and fits perfectly here as it asks the listener to 'guess' or 'conjecture' about her acceptance. '考虑' (consider), '相信' (believe), and '决定' (decide) don't convey the meaning of guessing.
根据他的表情，我猜测他很不高兴。
This sentence correctly uses '猜测' to infer someone's mood based on their expression, which is a common use of the word.
我猜测这个问题的答案，然后去图书馆查证。
It's logical to 'guess' an answer and then '查证' (verify) it. '猜测' can be a preliminary step before confirming information.
因为我知道真相，所以不需要猜测。
If one '知道真相' (knows the truth), then '猜测' (guessing) is indeed unnecessary. This sentence correctly shows the opposite condition for needing to guess.
Guess if he will come today.
I guess the answer to this question is C.
Don't just guess what others are thinking.
Read this aloud:
你猜测一下他今天会不会来？
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我猜测这个问题的答案是C。
Focus: dá àn
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不要随意猜测别人的想法。
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她没有告诉我答案，所以我只能___。
句子表示她没有给出答案，所以“猜测”是根据现有信息做出判断的唯一选择。
根据他的表情，我___他对此事感到不满。
从表情推断是一种不确定的判断，所以用“猜测”最合适。
你___一下，今天会有多少人参加会议？
询问大概的人数，而不是精确的数字，所以“猜测”更符合语境。
对于他的沉默，我___不出他到底在想什么。
“猜测”常用于试图理解对方心思或动机，尤其是在信息不全的情况下。
虽然没有证据，但我___这背后一定有更大的秘密。
在没有证据的情况下，对于一个未知的秘密做出判断，用“猜测”表示不确定性。
别___了，直接问他答案不就得了。
建议直接询问而不是自己去想答案，所以“猜测”是正确的。
她能___出他心里的想法。
The sentence implies a degree of uncertainty or inference, making '猜测' (to guess/conjecture) the most suitable verb. '知道', '明白', and '理解' suggest a more definite understanding.
根据他的表情，我___他可能对这个计划不满意。
The phrase '根据他的表情' (based on his expression) indicates an inference rather than a certainty, fitting '猜测'. '确定' (to be certain), '认为' (to think/believe), and '相信' (to believe) imply a stronger conviction.
我们只能___他们为什么会做出这样的决定，因为他们没有给出任何解释。
The lack of explanation ('没有给出任何解释') forces one to guess or conjecture, making '猜测' the correct choice. '了解' (to understand), '发现' (to discover), and '分析' (to analyze) require more information or direct observation.
如果你有确凿的证据，你就不需要猜测了。
'猜测' implies a lack of certainty, while '确凿的证据' (conclusive evidence) removes the need for guessing.
当你在做科学实验时，你的结论应该基于猜测而不是数据。
Scientific conclusions should be based on data and evidence, not mere speculation or '猜测'.
在商业谈判中，准确猜测对手的意图可以帮助你取得优势。
In strategic situations like business negotiations, anticipating or '猜测' the opponent's intentions can indeed provide an advantage.
Guess whether he will succeed this time.
I guess she might already know this secret.
Stop guessing, why not just ask her directly?
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你能不能猜测一下，他们下一步会怎么做？
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我猜测这件事情背后有更深的原因。
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你的猜测很有道理，我也这么认为。
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You are at a detective agency, and your partner just found a crucial clue. Write a short dialogue where you make a guess about what it means, and your partner either agrees or disagrees, explaining why.
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A: 这条线索是什么？我猜测它意味着凶手是从后门逃走的。 B: 嗯，你的猜测很有道理，因为后门有新鲜的泥土脚印。
You are a scientist analyzing an unexpected experimental result. Write a short paragraph explaining your initial conjecture about why the experiment yielded such a result, even if you don't have definitive proof yet.
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这次实验的结果出乎意料，我猜测可能是因为样本受到了污染，导致了数据的异常。我们需要进一步分析。
Imagine you are meeting an old friend you haven't seen in years. Write a short internal monologue where you are trying to guess what they have been up to since you last met.
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好久不见了，她现在过得怎么样呢？我猜测她可能已经结婚生子了，或者还在从事她热爱的工作。
这位商人是根据什么做出猜测的？
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一位经验丰富的商人正在考察一个新的市场。他没有确切的数据，但他凭借多年的直觉和对当地文化的了解，对市场潜力做出了一个大胆的猜测。他认为虽然目前看起来不景气，但在未来五年内，这个市场会有爆发式的增长。
这位商人是根据什么做出猜测的？
文章中明确提到“他凭借多年的直觉和对当地文化的了解，对市场潜力做出了一个大胆的猜测。”
文章中明确提到“他凭借多年的直觉和对当地文化的了解，对市场潜力做出了一个大胆的猜测。”
博士生猜测这些工具与古老仪式有关的原因是什么？
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在一次考古挖掘中，考古学家发现了一些形状奇特的工具。他们暂时无法确定这些工具的具体用途。一位年轻的考古学博士生大胆猜测这些工具可能与某种古老的仪式有关，因为它们的雕刻图案与已知的祭祀用品有相似之处。
博士生猜测这些工具与古老仪式有关的原因是什么？
文章中提到“他大胆猜测这些工具可能与某种古老的仪式有关，因为它们的雕刻图案与已知的祭祀用品有相似之处。”
文章中提到“他大胆猜测这些工具可能与某种古老的仪式有关，因为它们的雕刻图案与已知的祭祀用品有相似之处。”
教授对学生们的猜测持什么态度？
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心理学教授向学生们展示了一张模糊不清的照片，并要求他们猜测照片中人物的情绪。多数学生猜测人物感到悲伤，但教授指出，在信息不足的情况下，任何猜测都可能是错误的，我们需要更多的证据来证实。
教授对学生们的猜测持什么态度？
教授指出“在信息不足的情况下，任何猜测都可能是错误的，我们需要更多的证据来证实。”这表明他持怀疑态度并强调证据的重要性。
教授指出“在信息不足的情况下，任何猜测都可能是错误的，我们需要更多的证据来证实。”这表明他持怀疑态度并强调证据的重要性。
她没有告诉我答案，所以我们只能___。
这句话的意思是“她没有告诉我答案，所以我们只能猜测。” “猜测”更符合语境，表示没有明确信息时的推断。
基于目前的信息，我们只能___他的动机。
“猜测”在这里表示根据现有线索进行推断，而不是有确凿的证据。符合句子的语境。
你___一下，她现在可能在哪里？
这里是要求对方在没有直接信息的情况下，推测一个可能性，用“猜测”最为合适。
尽管没有证据，我还是___他的话是真的。
句子中提到“尽管没有证据”，所以只能是“猜测”他的话是真是假，而不是“相信”或“肯定”。
我们都___错了，结局完全出乎意料。
“我们都猜测错了”表示大家之前的推断都是不准确的，与“结局完全出乎意料”相呼应。
她总能___出别人的想法，真是厉害。
这里用“猜测”表示她能够通过一些线索推断出别人的想法，强调的是一种推断能力。
You are at a social event and hear two people discussing a recent news event. One person makes a prediction about what will happen next. Describe the situation, using "猜测" to indicate their prediction.
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Sample answer
昨天晚宴上，我听到两位客人在议论最近的政治新闻事件。其中一位客人对未来局势的发展大胆猜测，认为可能会有出人意料的转折。
Imagine you are a detective investigating a complex case. You have gathered some clues, but you still need to form a hypothesis about what happened. Write a short paragraph outlining your current "猜测" based on the evidence.
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Sample answer
根据目前收集到的线索，我猜测这起失窃案并非简单的入室盗窃。受害者与嫌疑人之间似乎存在某种不为人知的联系，而且作案手法也显得过于复杂，不像是临时起意。
You are reading a book with a mysterious plot. The author provides hints but doesn't reveal the full story. Write a short journal entry expressing your "猜测" about the true identity of a character or the resolution of the main conflict.
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这本书真是扣人心弦！读到这里，我开始猜测那个一直默默无闻的仆人才是真正的幕后主使。他的一举一动都显得过于平静，这背后一定隐藏着什么巨大的秘密。
根据这段文字，关于科学研究中的“猜测”，以下哪项描述是正确的？
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科学研究中，科学家们常常需要根据已有的数据和理论提出各种假设和猜测。这些猜测并非空穴来风，而是建立在严谨的逻辑推理和反复验证的基础之上。只有通过实验或进一步的观察，才能最终证实或推翻这些猜测，从而推动科学知识的进步。
根据这段文字，关于科学研究中的“猜测”，以下哪项描述是正确的？
文章明确指出“猜测”是根据数据和理论提出，并通过实验验证，因此是科学发现的重要组成部分。
文章明确指出“猜测”是根据数据和理论提出，并通过实验验证，因此是科学发现的重要组成部分。
这段文字主要说明了“猜测”在历史发展中的何种作用？
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人类历史上的许多重大发明和发现，最初都源于大胆的猜测。例如，哥白尼对地心说的挑战，爱因斯坦对光速不变的假设，都曾在当时引起了巨大的争议。然而，正是这些看似离经叛道的猜测，最终改变了我们对世界的认知。
这段文字主要说明了“猜测”在历史发展中的何种作用？
文章列举了哥白尼和爱因斯坦的例子，说明大胆的猜测如何改变世界认知，即推动了进步。
文章列举了哥白尼和爱因斯坦的例子，说明大胆的猜测如何改变世界认知，即推动了进步。
根据这段文字，对于日常生活中“猜测”的描述，以下哪项是错误的？
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在日常生活中，我们也经常会进行各种猜测。无论是对天气变化的预测，还是对朋友心情的揣摩，猜测无处不在。虽然这些猜测不总是准确的，但它们帮助我们理解世界，并做出相应的决策。重要的是，我们要学会从不准确的猜测中吸取教训，不断提高判断力。
根据这段文字，对于日常生活中“猜测”的描述，以下哪项是错误的？
文章提到“虽然这些猜测不总是准确的”，所以选项B是错误的。
文章提到“虽然这些猜测不总是准确的”，所以选项B是错误的。
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Summary
猜测 is used when you make an educated or uneducated guess about something.
- guess
- conjecture
- speculate
Guessing meaning from context
When you encounter 猜测, try to guess its meaning from the surrounding words in the sentence. This is a great skill for reading comprehension!
Related words: 猜 (cāi)
The first character, 猜 (cāi), means 'to guess' on its own. Recognizing this will help you remember 猜测.
Use it in simple sentences
Practice using 猜测 in simple sentences like '我猜测...' (Wǒ cāicè...) meaning 'I guess...' or 'I conjecture...'
Think of it as 'guess-measure'
The second character, 测 (cè), can mean 'to measure' or 'to test'. So, 猜测 is like 'to guess and then test/measure the likelihood'.
Ejemplo
我猜测他今天不会来了。
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