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防止

fáng zhǐ

HSK 6

to prevent, to guard against

verb

Individual characters

防fáng · guard against, defend›止zhǐ · stop, only, just, till, to›

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Example Sentences

我们应该采取措施来防止事故发生。

wǒmen yīnggāi cǎiqǔ cuòshī lái fángzhǐ shìgù fāshēng 。

We should take measures to prevent accidents.

为了防止病毒传播，大家一定要勤洗手。

wèile fángzhǐ bìngdú chuánbō ， dàjiā yīdìng yào qín xǐshǒu 。

In order to prevent the virus from spreading, everyone must wash their hands frequently.

政府采取了很多措施来防止气候变化。

zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le hěnduō cuòshī lái fángzhǐ qìhòu biànhuà 。

The government has taken many measures to prevent climate change.

Words with similar meanings

This term implies taking action to stop something from happening, similar to preventing, but can carry a more forceful connotation.

This term focuses more on steering clear of a situation rather than actively preventing it.

Words Starting With 防

防守fáng shǒu

defend; protect (against)

防御fáng yù

防治fáng zhì

prevention and cure

防疫fáng yì

disease prevention; protection against epidemic

Words Ending With 止

停止tíng zhǐ

to stop; to halt; to cease

禁止jìn zhǐ

to prohibit; to forbid; to ban

to prevent; to block

incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to

制止zhì zhǐ

to curb; to put a stop to; to stop; to check; to limit

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All words for the HSK 6 test

Emergencies & Accidents

First aid, natural disasters, incidents, urgent help, and safety measures.

Security & Safety

Locks, alarms, protective gear, cautionary phrases, and warnings.

Environmental Protection

Conservation, pollution, recycling, energy sources, climate change.