潜在 (qián zài) — potential; latent; hidden (existing but not yet manifest or developed)
Definition
潜在 (qiánzài) means 'latent / potential' — something that exists now but hasn't developed or shown itself. Compared to 隐性 (about hidden traits, especially genetic), 潜在 emphasizes unrealized future possibility.
adjective
potentiallatenthidden (existing but not yet manifest or developed)
Examples
- 潜在。Zhè ge shì chǎng yǒu jù dà de qián zài xū qiú.This market has huge potential demand.
- 潜在。Zhè ge chǎn pǐn cún zài qián zài de ān quán wèn tí.This product has potential safety issues.
- 潜在。Tā fā xiàn le zì jǐ de qián zài néng lì.He discovered his hidden abilities.
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