Chinese
fángfàn
Meaning: to prevent; to guard against
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

我們要加強防範措施,以免發生意外。
我们要加强防范措施,以免发生意外。
We need to strengthen preventive measures to avoid accidents.
為了防範颱風,村民們加固了房屋的窗戶。
To prepare for the typhoon, villagers reinforced the windows of their houses.
夏天要注意防範蚊蟲叮咬。
In summer, pay attention to preventing mosquito and insect bites.

Usage Notes

Taking precautions to stop something bad from happening.

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