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预防
yùfáng
Description
"预防"的意思是在坏事发生以前先做一些事情，让它不要发生。
"预防" means to take actions before something bad happens to prevent it.
我们常常说预防疾病，比如打疫苗、多运动。
We often talk about 预防 diseases, such as getting vaccinated and exercising more.
Meanings
预防yùfáng
to prevent; to guard against beforehand
多洗手可以预防生病。
Washing hands frequently can prevent illness.
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Notes
- Etymology
预 (beforehand) + 防 (to guard/defend), literally "to defend in advance."
- Nuance
预防 stresses acting before a problem starts; 防止 stresses stopping something from happening.
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