揣测

• Pinyin: chuǎi cè
• Desglose de hanzi: 揣 = 扌 (hand) + 耑 (phonetic) = to estimate; 测 = 氵 (water) + 则 (rule) = to measure

Significado

Especular; conjeturar.

Implies speculation without solid evidence. Often used when discussing others' intentions, motivations, or undisclosed information. Can carry slightly negative connotations of unfounded guessing. More formal than 猜.

Ejemplos

1. 外界对公司重组的原因众说纷纭，各种揣测不断。
2. 我们不应该随意揣测他人的动机。
3. 媒体对名人私生活的揣测往往失实。

Guía de uso

Contexto: media, analysis, commentary

Tono: cautious

Correcto

• 这只是我的揣测，不一定准确。(This is just my speculation; it may not be accurate.)
• 不要揣测领导的意图，直接去问比较好。(Don't speculate about the leader's intentions; it's better to ask directly.)

Incorrecto

• 我揣测明天会下雨 (For weather predictions, use 猜 or 估计 — 揣测 is for human intentions or hidden matters)

Origen e historia

Compound of 揣 (to estimate, to measure in hand) and 测 (to measure, to fathom). Together they mean to estimate or measure something uncertain.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal