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Expressing 'to prevent' with 预防 (yùfáng)
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Structure
预防 + Noun
Explanation
The verb 预防 (yùfáng) means "to prevent" or "to guard against," emphasizing taking precautions before something happens. It is commonly used in contexts involving health, safety, and disaster preparedness. For example, 预防措施不足 means "preventive measures are insufficient."
Examples
多洗手可以有效预防感冒。
Duō xǐ shǒu kěyǐ yǒuxiào yùfáng gǎnmào.
Washing your hands often can effectively prevent colds.
政府正在采取措施预防森林火灾。
Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài cǎiqǔ cuòshī yùfáng sēnlín huǒzāi.
The government is taking measures to prevent forest fires.
预防永远比治疗更重要。
Yùfáng yǒngyuǎn bǐ zhìliáo gèng zhòngyào.
Prevention is always more important than treatment.