English–Chinese
“prevent” in Chinese
How to say “prevent” in Chinese
“Prevent” in Chinese is 防止 (fáng zhǐ).
A barrier is put in place early so that a bad outcome cannot occur.
Example sentences with 防止
定期检查设备可以防止事故发生。dìng qī jiǎn chá shè bèi ké yǐ fáng zhǐ shì gù fā shēng
Regular equipment inspections can prevent accidents.
Tips for using 防止
- In safety advice, this verb often follows a measure and then names the harm that the measure is meant to block, a pattern useful for describing masks, locks, and other precautions.
Other Chinese words for “prevent”
请注意防火安全。qǐng zhù yì fáng huǒ ān quán
Please pay attention to preventing fires and staying safe.
我们要预防感冒。wǒ men yào yù fáng gǎn mào
We need to prevent colds.