以防

yǐ fáng

Conjunction Uncommon

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Definitions

1. (so as) to avoid
2. to prevent
3. (just) in case

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Grammar

Guides that feature 以防

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

免得 and 以防 for “So As Not To” and “In Case”

Start the second clause with 免得 to say what bad result an action avoids, or with written 以防 to say what possible problem it guards against.

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Example Sentences

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警察加强戒备， 以防 意外发生。

The police tightened their vigilance to prevent accidents.

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Words Containing 以防

• 以防万一 以防万一 yǐ fáng wàn yī: to guard against the unexpected (idiom); just in case
• 俭以防匮 俭以防匮 jiǎn yǐ fáng kuì: frugality in order to prevent destitution (idiom)

Child Words of 以防

• 以 以 yǐ: to use
• 防 防 fáng: to protect