潜
在

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The word "潜在" is formed from the character "潜", meaning hidden or submerged, constructed with the water radical (氵) and the phonetic component "朁", combined with the character "在", meaning exist or at, constructed with the earth radical (土) and the component "才"; together they create a compound where "潜" conveys concealment and "在" conveys presence, resulting in the meaning "potential" or "latent".

Example Sentences Hide

这有潜在的风险。

Zhè yǒu qiánzài de fēngxiǎn.

This has potential risks.

我们需要关注潜在的问题。

Wǒmen xūyào guānzhù qiánzài de wèntí.

We need to pay attention to potential problems.

这项技术具有巨大的潜在市场。

Zhè xiàng jìshù jùyǒu jùdà de qiánzài shìchǎng.

This technology has a huge potential market.

科学家正在研究这种物质的潜在影响。

Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū zhè zhǒng wùzhì de qiánzài yǐngxiǎng.

Scientists are studying the potential impact of this substance.

在评估投资方案时，必须充分考虑所有潜在的不确定性。

Zài pínggū tóuzī fāng'àn shí, bìxū chōngfèn kǎolǜ suǒyǒu qiánzài de bù quèdìngxìng.

When evaluating investment proposals, it is necessary to fully consider all potential uncertainties.

Word Definition - 潜在

qián zài hidden; potential; latent

Individual Character Details

潜 qián
在 zài