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预防针
yùfángzhēn
Description
预防针是一种打进身体里的药，可以让我们不容易生病。
A 预防针 is a medicine injected into the body to help us avoid getting sick.
这个词也常常用来说：提前告诉别人可能有的坏事，让他们有心理准备。
This word is also often used to mean telling someone in advance about possible bad things so they can be mentally prepared.
Meanings
预防针yùfángzhēn
vaccination; preventive injection
孩子今天去医院打预防针。
The child went to the hospital for a vaccination today.
打预防针dǎ yùfángzhēn
to warn someone in advance; prepare mentally
老师先给我们打了预防针，说这次考试很难。
The teacher warned us first, saying this exam would be difficult.
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Notes
- Etymology
预防 (prevent) + 针 (needle/injection), literally a 'prevention needle'.
- Nuance
打预防针 figuratively means giving someone advance warning to soften a shock.
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