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đoán phỏng

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The Vietnamese word "đoán phỏng" means "to conjecture" or "to guess" when there isn't enough specific information available. It refers to the act of making an assumption or forming an opinion based on incomplete data.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Đoán phỏng" is typically used when discussing situations where you lack clear evidence or details, and you have to make educated guesses.
  • It is often used in both spoken and written Vietnamese, especially in contexts where uncertainty is present.
Example:
  1. Simple Example:

    • "Tôi không biết lý do tại sao ấy không tới. Tôi chỉ có thể đoán phỏng rằng ấy bị bệnh."
    • (Translation: "I don't know the reason why she didn't come. I can only guess that she is sick.")
  2. Advanced Usage:

    • In a professional setting, you might say, "Trong cuộc họp, chúng tôi đã đoán phỏng về nguyên nhân của sự chậm trễ trong dự án."
    • (Translation: "In the meeting, we conjectured about the reasons for the delay in the project.")
Word Variants:
  • Đoán: This is a related word meaning "to guess" or "to predict." It can be used in similar contexts but without the nuance of lacking concrete data.
  • Phỏng: This part of the term implies the idea of approximation or estimation.
Different Meanings:
  • While "đoán phỏng" specifically refers to guessing in uncertain situations, the words "đoán" or "phỏng" can be used independently in different contexts. For instance, "đoán" can refer to any form of guessing, while "phỏng" might relate more to approximating or estimating.
Synonyms:
  • Ước lượng: This means "to estimate" and is used when making a rough calculation or approximation, often with some data.
  • Phỏng đoán: This is another term that closely resembles "đoán phỏng," and it also means to guess or to speculate.
Conclusion:

"Đoán phỏng" is a useful term for expressing uncertainty and making assumptions based on limited information.

  1. Conecture
    • Thiếu số liệu cụ thể đành phải đoán phỏng
      To have to conecture (to be reduced to conecture) for lack of concrete date

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