潜在

qián zài

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. hidden
2. potential
3. latent

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 隐藏 yǐn cáng 隐藏 yǐn cáng to hide When describing something concealed or not openly shown: to hide
• 可能性 kě néng xìng 可能性 kě néng xìng possibility; probability When referring to potential as a possibility: possibility; probability

Synonyms

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• 潜伏 qián fú 潜伏 qián fú to hide For describing diseases or threats that are dormant: to hide

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 能力 (ability), 危险 (danger), or 价值 (value) to express latent attributes, e.g., 潜在能力 (hidden potential).

Formality

Predominantly used in formal or written contexts; in casual speech, 可能有的 (possible) or 不明显的 (not obvious) may be used instead.

Example Sentences

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这个地区有 潜在 的洪水危险。

This area has a potential flood risk.

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Words Containing 潜在

• 潜在危险度 潜在危险度 qián zài wēi xiǎn dù: latent hazard
• 潜在威胁 潜在威胁 qián zài wēi xié: potential threat
• 潜在媒介 潜在媒介 qián zài méi jiè: potential vector

Child Words of 潜在

• 在 在 zài: to exist; to be alive
• 潜 潜 qián: hidden