揣测

• 병음: chuǎi cè
• 한자 분석: 揣 = 扌 (hand) + 耑 (phonetic) = to estimate; 测 = 氵 (water) + 则 (rule) = to measure

뜻

짐작하다; 추측하다(근거가 약하게)

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: media, analysis, commentary

어조: cautious

올바른 표현

• 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.)

피해야 할 표현

• 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)

기원과 역사

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

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal