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提防
dīfáng
Description
提防的意思是小心、注意，防止坏事发生。
The meaning of 提防 is to be careful and alert to prevent bad things from happening.
出门在外，我们要提防小偷。
When going out, we need to 提防 thieves.
Meanings
提防dīfáng
to be on guard against; to watch out for
你要提防他，他人不太好。
You should be wary of him; he's not a very good person.
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Notes
- Nuance
提防 is read dīfáng (not tí), and implies quiet, private wariness toward people or danger.
- Etymology
提 (raise/hold) + 防 (guard against), literally holding up one's guard.
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