预防 (yù fáng) — to prevent, to take precautions against
Definition
预防 (yùfáng) means to prevent or take precautions against something before it happens — wider in scope than 防/防止, which focus on guarding against a specific threat. 防治 adds 'and treat' and is used for disease or pests.
verb
to preventto take precautions against
Examples
- 预防。Duō xǐ shǒu kě yǐ yù fáng shēng bìng.Washing hands often can prevent illness.
- 预防。Zhù yì ān quán kě yǐ yù fáng shì gù.Paying attention to safety can prevent accidents.
- 预防。Tí qián zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi kě yǐ yù fáng chū xiàn wèn tí.Preparing in advance can prevent problems from arising.
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