谨防 (jǐn fáng) — to guard against, to beware of
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'guard against' — used in warnings, notices, and written contexts (signs, announcements, news). Often translated as 'beware of' on signs and labels.
verb
to guard againstto beware of
Examples
- 谨防。Wǎng shàng gòu wù yào jǐn fáng zhà piàn.When shopping online, beware of fraud.
- 谨防，。Chú fáng lǐ jǐn fáng huǒ zāi, yòng wán méi qì yào guān hǎo.In the kitchen, guard against fire; turn off the gas after using it.
- 谨防。Mǎi míng pái shí jǐn fáng jiǎ huò.When buying brand-name products, beware of counterfeit goods.
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