据专家预测

You usually put this right at the start of your sentence. It acts as a frame for the information coming next. The structure is simple: 据专家预测 + [The Prediction]. You don't need a fancy connector. It works perfectly as a standalone introductory clause. It’s like setting the stage before the main actor walks on.

Use this when discussing the weather, the economy, or health trends. It’s perfect for office meetings when you want to back up your strategy. You’ll hear it constantly on the news or read it in business articles. Even in casual chats, you can use it to share something interesting you read. 'Hey, did you hear? Experts predict a cold winter!'

Don't use this for personal feelings or obvious things. If you say, 据专家预测，我今天很饿, people will think you're weird. It’s for macro trends, not your lunch plans. Also, avoid it in very intimate, emotional heart-to-hearts. It sounds a bit too 'news anchor' for a romantic dinner. Unless, of course, you're making a joke about your relationship's future!

In China, there is a deep respect for academic and professional authority. Citing an 'expert' (专家) carries significant social weight. However, there's a funny modern twist. Because so many 'experts' give conflicting advice online, netizens sometimes jokingly call them 砖家 (zhuanjiā). This sounds the same but means 'brick-pert'—someone whose advice is as useful as a brick!

You might also hear 根据专家分析 (Gēnjù zhuānjiā fēnxī), which means 'According to expert analysis.' If you're talking about the weather, people often use 据气象台预报 (According to the weather station). If you want to be even more formal, you can use 据权威人士透露 (According to authoritative sources).