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    Expressing "guarding against" with 防范 (fángfàn)

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    Condition

    Structure

    防范 + Noun/Threat

    Explanation

    The verb 防范 (fángfàn) means "to guard against" or "to take precautions against." It implies proactive measures to prevent danger, risk, or harm before it occurs, and is commonly used in formal or news contexts.

    Examples

    • 我们需要防范网络诈骗。

      Wǒmen xūyào fángfàn wǎngluò zhàpiàn.

      We need to guard against online fraud.

    • 政府呼吁市民做好防范台风的准备。

      Zhèngfǔ hūyù shìmín zuò hǎo fángfàn táifēng de zhǔnbèi.

      The government is urging citizens to prepare for typhoon prevention.

    • 提高安全意识是防范风险的关键。

      Tígāo ānquán yìshí shì fángfàn fēngxiǎn de guānjiàn.

      Raising safety awareness is the key to preventing risks.

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