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    Describing something as potential with 潜在 (qiánzài)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    潜在 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    潜在 (qiánzài) means "potential" or "latent" and is used to describe something that exists as a possibility but has not yet been realized or made visible. It is commonly placed before nouns as a modifier in formal or analytical contexts.

    Examples

    • 这个项目存在一些潜在的风险。

      Zhège xiàngmù cúnzài yīxiē qiánzài de fēngxiǎn.

      This project has some potential risks.

    • 医生提醒他注意潜在的健康问题。

      Yīshēng tíxǐng tā zhùyì qiánzài de jiànkāng wèntí.

      The doctor reminded him to pay attention to potential health issues.

    • 我们不能忽视这些潜在的客户。

      Wǒmen bù néng hūshì zhèxiē qiánzài de kèhù.

      We cannot ignore these potential customers.

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