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防
fáng
Description
"防"的意思是防止、不让坏的事情发生。
"防" means to prevent or stop bad things from happening.
我们常常说"防火"或者"防雨",就是要小心，不让火或者雨带来麻烦。
We often say "防火" or "防雨", meaning to be careful and not let fire or rain cause trouble.
Meanings
防fáng
to prevent; to guard against
我们要防火，也要防水。
We need to guard against fire and water.
防fáng
to defend; to protect against
多穿衣服可以防冷。
Wearing more clothes can prevent cold.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant a dike or barrier, extended to the sense of guarding against.
- Nuance
防 often forms compounds like 防火, 防水, 预防, rarely used alone in speech.
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