料

The Chinese character 料 (liào) is composed of two parts: the radical 禾 (hé), which means "grain" or "harvest," and the phonetic component 料 (liào), which means "to measure" or "to estimate." The character 料 originally meant "to measure grain," but over time it has come to be used in a wider sense to mean "to estimate," "to consider," or "to expect."The character 料 can be used as a noun, a verb, or an adjective. As a noun, it means "materials," "ingredients," or "supplies." As a verb, it means "to measure," "to estimate," or "to consider." As an adjective, it means "expected," "anticipated," or "foreseen."The character 料 is used in a variety of Chinese words and phrases. Some common examples include:* 材料 (cái liào): materials, ingredients, supplies* 预料 (yù liào): to expect, to anticipate, to foresee* 考虑 (kǎo lǜ): to consider, to think about, to take into account* 料想 (liào xiǎng): to suppose, to imagine, to guessThe character 料 is a versatile character that can be used in a variety of contexts. By understanding its etymology and its various meanings, you can expand your Chinese vocabulary and improve your ability to communicate in Chinese.