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潜在

qián zài
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. hidden
  2. 2. potential
  3. 3. latent

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Word relationships

Related words

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隐藏
yǐn cáng

to hide

When describing something concealed or not openly shown
可能性
kě néng xìng

possibility; probability

When referring to potential as a possibility

Synonyms

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潜伏
qián fú

to hide

For describing diseases or threats that are dormant

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
qián zài wēi xiǎn dù

latent hazard

潜在威胁
qián zài wēi xié

potential threat

潜在媒介
qián zài méi jiè

potential vector

Child Words of 潜在

在
zài

to exist; to be alive

潜
qián

hidden