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防 (fáng): to prevent

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 5verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to prevent
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5
Strokes
6
Radical
阝
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to protect
  • to defend
  • to guard against
  • to prevent

Chinese explanation

  • 做好准备,不让不好的事情发生或伤害到自己
  • 抵挡、阻止危险、疾病或坏事情靠近
  • 也可指为了防止而采取的行动或设施。

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Example sentences

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Before going out in winter, the mother puts a hat and gloves on her child to prevent him from catching a cold.

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To prevent floods from rushing into the village, the villagers reinforced the riverbank overnight.

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The teacher reminded the students to review well before the exam, just in case unexpected questions appear.

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