防
止

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The word 防止 is formed by combining the character 防, meaning "to guard against" or "to defend", with the character 止, meaning "to stop" or "to cease". Together, they create a compound verb where both elements contribute directly to the overall meaning: 防 emphasizes proactive guarding, while 止 emphasizes the action of halting, resulting in the combined sense of "to prevent" or "to avert".

Example Sentences Hide

洗手可以防止疾病。

Xǐ shǒu kěyǐ fángzhǐ jíbìng.

Washing hands can prevent diseases.

政府采取措施防止污染。

Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ cuòshī fángzhǐ wūrǎn.

The government takes measures to prevent pollution.

为了健康，我们应该防止过度饮食。

Wèile jiànkāng, wǒmen yīnggāi fángzhǐ guòdù yǐnshí.

For health, we should prevent overeating.

科学家研究新药以防止病毒传播。

Kēxuéjiā yánjiū xīn yào yǐ fángzhǐ bìngdú chuánbō.

Scientists research new drugs to prevent virus transmission.

通过教育和法律，社会能有效防止犯罪行为的发生。

Tōngguò jiàoyù hé fǎlǜ, shèhuì néng yǒuxiào fángzhǐ fànzuì xíngwéi de fāshēng.

Through education and law, society can effectively prevent the occurrence of criminal behavior.

Word Definition - 防止

fáng zhǐ to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions

Individual Character Details

防 fáng
止 zhǐ