潜在

qián zài

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

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to hide

When describing something concealed or not openly shown

possibility; probability

When referring to potential as a possibility

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to hide

For describing diseases or threats that are dormant

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).

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.

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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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latent hazard

potential threat

potential vector

to exist; to be alive

hidden