Chinese
yùfáng
Meaning: to prevent; prevention
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

預防
預
防
预防
预
防

Example sentences

Prevention is better than cure.
每天堅持運動可以增強體質,預防疾病。
每天坚持运动可以增强体质,预防疾病。
Persistent daily exercise can strengthen your physique and prevent diseases.
艾滋病是可以預防和控制的。
艾滋病是可以预防和控制的。
AIDS is preventable and controllable.
接種疫苗可以預防許多傳染病。
接种疫苗可以预防许多传染病。
Getting vaccinated can prevent many infectious diseases.
為了預防流感,大家應該定期接種疫苗。
为了预防流感,大家应该定期接种疫苗。
To prevent the flu, everyone should get vaccinated regularly.
這款牙膏含有氟,可以預防蛀牙。
这款牙膏含有氟,可以预防蛀牙。
This toothpaste contains fluoride and can prevent cavities.
為了預防洪災,政府正在疏濬河道。
为了预防洪灾,政府正在疏濬河道。
To prevent floods, the government is dredging the river channels.
長途飛行時應多走動,以預防血栓形成。
长途飞行时应多走动,以预防血栓形成。
One should move around during long flights to prevent blood clots.

Usage Notes

Used for taking precautions against negative outcomes like disease or accidents.

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