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以防

yǐ fáng
Uncommon

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Definitions

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

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
yǐ fáng wàn yī

to guard against the unexpected (idiom); just in case

俭以防匮
jiǎn yǐ fáng kuì

frugality in order to prevent destitution (idiom)

Child Words of 以防

以
yǐ

to use

防
fáng

to protect