預 (yù) - Pre- — indicates beforehand, in advance & to prepare

預Tone 4

yù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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預 · yù

Pre- — indicates beforehand, in advance;

to prepare;

to anticipate;

also refers to prediction or forecast.

Pre- — indicates beforehand, in advanceto prepareto anticipate

Usage highlights

In advanceReservationForecastPreparationBudgetWarning

Synonyms

  • 先— first, earlier, in advance
  • 前— before, previous
  • 备— prepare, equipment

Antonyms

  • 后— after, later
  • 迟— late, delayed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to prepare in advance (预先准备).
  • The weather forecast (天气预报) predicts rain tomorrow.
  • Please make a reservation (预订) for dinner.
  • This is a preliminary plan (预案).

Collocations

  • In advance(预先)
  • Reservation(预订)
  • Forecast(预测)
  • Preparation(预备)
  • Budget(预算)
  • Warning(预警)

Idioms

  • Unpredictable(难以预料)
  • Prepared for danger in times of peace(预为之备)
  • Forewarned is forearmed(凡事预则立，不预则废)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The concept of 'preparation' and 'foresight' is highly valued in Chinese culture, as seen in idioms like 'Forewarned is forearmed'.
  • In traditional Chinese thought, the ability to predict and prepare is associated with wisdom and strategic thinking.
  • The character appears in many modern administrative and technical terms related to planning and forecasting.

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