揣测 chuǎicè to guess
to guess; to conjecture
How to remember 揣测: 揣 to stow in one's clothes + 测 to survey = to guess.
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How it is used
- To guess or conjecture, often at intentions or a situation - 胡乱揣测 (húluàn chuǎicè) make wild guesses.
- Contrast 揣摩 (fathom carefully): 揣测 is speculating without solid basis, closer to guessing.