估

estimate

估 is composed of the radical 人 (person) and 古 (ancient). 古 refers to the past or bygone times. Although people cannot directly witness events that occurred in the past, they can still infer or reckon them through calculation and reasoning; thus, 估 was formed to represent estimating, evaluating, or guessing.

Vocabulary of 估

  • 估價 (valuation)
  • 估計 (reckon)
  • 評估 (evaluate)

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