隐患 (yǐn huàn) — hidden danger; latent problem; potential risk
Definition
隐患 (yǐnhuàn) refers to a danger that is not yet visible or has not yet caused harm — a hidden risk waiting to surface. The 隐 ('hidden') highlights that the problem is latent, unlike an obvious, present danger.
noun
hidden dangerlatent problempotential risk
Examples
- 隐患。Zhè ge xiàng mù cún zài hěn duō yǐn huàn.This project has many hidden dangers.
- 隐患。Tí qián fā xiàn yǐn huàn kě yǐ bì miǎn zhòng dà sǔn shī.Discovering hidden dangers in advance can avoid major losses.
- 隐患。Gōng sī bì xū xiāo chú cái wù yǐn huàn.The company must eliminate financial hidden dangers.
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