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避免

bìmiǎn

Description

“避免”的意思是想办法不让不好的事情发生。

The meaning of "避免" is to find a way to prevent bad things from happening.

比如我们可以避免危险,也可以避免错误。

For example, we can avoid danger and also avoid mistakes.

Meanings

避免bìmiǎn

to avoid; to prevent something bad

开车要小心,避免出事故。

Drive carefully to avoid accidents.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    避 (to avoid/dodge) + 免 (to exempt/avoid), both meaning to keep away from.

  • Nuance

    often followed by a negative outcome, like 避免麻烦 or 避免危险.

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