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提防

dī fang
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to guard against
  2. 2. to be vigilant
  3. 3. watch you don't (slip)
  4. 4. Taiwan pr. [tí fáng]

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Word relationships

Related words

1 item
小心
xiǎo xīn

to be careful

泛指注意、谨慎，口语常用

Synonyms

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防备
fáng bèi

to guard against

用于提醒防范危险或不利情况
警惕
jǐng tì

to be on the alert

侧重保持警觉，多用于正式或较抽象语境

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“提防”的“提”在此处读dī，不读tí，与常见读音不同。

Formality

“提防”多用于口语或非正式场合，书面语中常用“防范”或“警惕”。

Example Sentences

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过马路时要 提防 来往的车辆。
When crossing the road, be vigilant of the oncoming traffic.

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Child Words of 提防

提
tí

to carry (hanging down from the hand)

防
fáng

to protect