以防 (yǐ fáng) — (conjunction) in order to avoid, to prevent, lest
Definition
以防 means 'in case / to prevent' and is typically followed by a feared outcome (以防下雨 'just in case it rains'). Functions as a conjunction linking two clauses.
conjunction
in order to avoidto preventlest
Examples
- ，以防。Tā dài le bǎ sǎn, yǐ fáng xià yǔ.He brought an umbrella in case it rains.
- ，以防。Chū fā qián yào jiǎn chá chē liàng, yǐ fáng chū wèn tí.Before departure, check the vehicle to prevent problems.
- ，以防。Duō zhǔn bèi yì xiē cái liào, yǐ fáng bú gòu yòng.Prepare extra materials in case there isn't enough.
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