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Expressing 'potential' with 潜在 (qiánzài)
Description & Modification
Structure
潜在 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
潜在 (qiánzài) means "potential" or "latent" and is used as an adjective to describe something that exists but is not yet fully realized or visible. It modifies nouns to indicate hidden possibilities or risks, such as 潜在的危险 (potential danger). It is a formal term frequently used in news, academic, and professional contexts.
Examples
我们需要评估这个项目的潜在风险。
Wǒmen xūyào pínggū zhège xiàngmù de qiánzài fēngxiǎn.
We need to assess the potential risks of this project.
这个市场有很大的潜在需求。
Zhège shìchǎng yǒu hěn dà de qiánzài xūqiú.
This market has significant potential demand.
调查发现了几个潜在的安全隐患。
Diàochá fāxiàn le jǐ gè qiánzài de ānquán yǐnhuàn.
The investigation uncovered several potential safety hazards.