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Chinese
bùcè
Meaning: an unforeseen mishap; an unexpected calamity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

登山隊在出發前仔細檢查所有裝備,以防不測。
登山队在出发前仔细检查所有装备,以防不测。
The climbing team carefully checked all its equipment before setting out to prevent an unforeseen mishap.

Usage Notes

This noun often refers to an unexpected accident or misfortune, especially in the expression meaning to guard against the unforeseen.

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