Definition
预警 (yù jǐng) means 'to give early warning' — it specifically refers to issuing a warning before a danger or risk occurs, such as a weather or disaster warning. It differs from the general 警告 (jǐng gào 'to warn') and 警示 (jǐng shì 'to alert'), which can be used for any warning, and from 警戒 (jǐng jiè), which emphasizes staying on guard. 预警 is often used in formal, systematic contexts like early warning systems.
verb
to give early warningto give early warning
Examples
- 预警。Qìxiàngtái yù jǐng táifēng jíjiāng dàolái.The weather station issued an early warning that the typhoon is coming.
- 预警。Zhège xìtǒng néng tíqián yù jǐng fēngxiǎn.This system can provide early warning of risks.
- 预警。Jiànlì yù jǐng jīzhì kěyǐ bǎozhàng ānquán.Establishing an early warning mechanism can ensure safety.
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