评估
pínggū
The English word appraisal is translated into Chinese as 评估 (pínggū).
评估 refers to a judgement.
Meaning: judgement (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of two parts: 评 (píng), which means to comment or judge and 估 (gū), which means to estimate or value.
How does it change in a sentence?
While 评估 is a noun meaning 'appraisal', it is also commonly used as a verb meaning 'to appraise' or 'to evaluate' in Chinese sentences.
How do you pronounce it?
pínggū
Did you know?
- In a traditional Chinese artistic appraisal, an expert does not just assess the work's value but often adds their own calligraphy and seal to the piece, making the appraisal a permanent part of the art.
- In Chinese corporate culture, the annual 评估 is often tied to the concept of 'face' 面子, where a negative appraisal is not just a performance review but a public loss of social standing.
- The character 估 in 评估 is the same character used in the word for 'guess' or 'conjecture', implying that any appraisal contains an element of estimation rather than absolute certainty.
Examples in context
- 这个项目需要一个全面的评估报告。This project requires a comprehensive appraisal report.
- 我们需要做一份房屋的价值评估。We need to carry out an appraisal of the property's value.
- 这本书的评价很好。This book has received good appraisals/reviews.
- 你能估价这幅画吗？Can you appraise the value of this painting?
- 我们需要对这个方案进行评估。Wǒmen xūyào duì zhège fāng'àn jìnxíng pínggū.We need to conduct an appraisal of this plan.
- 他的评估非常客观。Tā de pínggū fēicháng kèguān.His appraisal is very objective.
- 这份评估报告很有价值。Zhè fèn pínggū bàogào hěn yǒu jiàzhí.This appraisal report is very valuable.
Example conversation
志强 and 雨婷 are discussing a project at the office.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你对这个项目的评估如何？Nǐ duì zhège xiàngmù de pínggū rúhé?What is your appraisal of this project?
- 雨婷 Yuting我认为风险还比较大。Wǒ rènwéi fēngxiǎn hái bǐjiào dà.I think the risk is still quite large.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那我们需要重新考虑一下。Nà wǒmen xūyào chóngxīn kǎolǜ yīxià.Then we need to reconsider it.
- 雨婷 Yuting好的，我会再研究研究。Hǎo de, wǒ huì zài yánjiū yánjiū.Okay, I will study it further.
