Chinese

bìmiǎn
Meaning: to avoid; to prevent; to avert
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

為了避免誤會,請把話說清楚。
为了避免误会,请把话说清楚。
In order to avoid misunderstandings, please speak clearly.
我們應該在公共場所保持安靜,避免打擾他人。
We should keep quiet in public places to avoid disturbing others.
工人把鬆動的欄杆加固,避免行人受傷。
The workers reinforced the loose railing to prevent pedestrians from getting hurt.
騎手在轉彎前勒住馬,避免撞到欄杆。
The rider reined in the horse before the turn to avoid hitting the railing.
他的提醒非常適時,幫我避免了錯誤。
His reminder was very timely and helped me avoid a mistake.

Usage Notes

Used when trying to stop something bad or unwanted from happening.

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