防止

fáng zhǐ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to prevent
2. to guard against
3. to take precautions

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

避免

bì miǎn

to avert

设法不使某种情形发生，侧重避开

阻止

zǔ zhǐ

to prevent

使不能前进或停止行动

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with abstract objects or negative events, e.g., 防止疾病、防止事故发生. Not typically used with physical barriers.

Common mistakes

Not interchangeable with 预防 when implying active prevention measures (e.g., 预防针 'vaccination' vs 防止事故 'prevent accidents').

Example Sentences

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为了防止感冒，他每天都锻炼身体。

In order to prevent catching a cold, he exercises every day.

我们要保护水源，防止污染。

We need to protect water sources and prevent pollution.

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Child Words of 防止

to stop

to protect

防止