揣测

• ピンイン: chuǎi cè
• 漢字の分解: 揣 = 扌 (hand) + 耑 (phonetic) = to estimate; 测 = 氵 (water) + 则 (rule) = to measure

意味

憶測する／推測する（根拠が薄い）

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.

例文

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。

使い方ガイド

場面: media, analysis, commentary

トーン: cautious

正しい言い方

• 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.)

避ける言い方

• 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)

起源と歴史

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

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal