防止
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Meaning: prevent
How to Understand
防止
防止 means 'to prevent' or 'to stop something from happening.' It is used to describe actions taken to avoid an undesirable outcome, such as stopping a problem before it occurs.
The character 防 (fáng) originally meant 'to guard' or 'to protect,' and 止 (zhǐ) means 'to stop' or 'to halt.' Together, they form a compound that conveys the idea of taking action to stop something negative from occurring.
防止 is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as preventing accidents, illness, or damage. It is also found in formal or official language, such as in safety regulations or public service announcements. A related phrase is “防止...发生” (fángzhǐ ... fāshēng), meaning 'to prevent something from happening.'
Example Sentences
我们需要采取措施防止疾病传播。
We need to take measures to prevent the spread of disease.
政府正在努力防止经济衰退。
The government is trying to prevent an economic downturn.