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以防
yǐfáng
Description
“以防”的意思是做某件事来防止不好的事情发生。
The meaning of "以防" is to do something to prevent bad things from happening.
我们常说“以防万一”，就是为了小心一些意外。
We often say "以防万一", which means to be cautious of unexpected situations.
Meanings
以防yǐfáng
in order to prevent; so as to avoid
带把伞吧，以防下雨。
Take an umbrella in case it rains.
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Notes
- Etymology
以 (so as to) + 防 (guard against); introduces a purpose of prevention.
- Nuance
以防 highlights avoiding a bad outcome, similar to 以免 but often paired with 万一.
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