Chinese phrase
我该如何防止再次发生？ wǒ gāi rú hé fáng zhǐ zài cì fā shēng
Meaning
How can I prevent this from happening again?
When to use it
Asks how to stop a problem from happening again. It is used after a problem has occurred when the speaker wants practical advice or a lasting solution.
Example dialogue
宿舍水管又漏了，我该如何防止再次发生？ sù shè shuí guǎn yòu lòu le wǒ gāi rú hé fáng zhǐ zài cì fā shēng
The dorm pipes are leaking again. How can I stop this from happening again?
联系维修，换更好的水管，让大家以后注意不要扔重物或随意改动管道。 lián xì wéi xiū huàn gèng hǎo de shuí guǎn ràng dà jiā yǐ hòu zhù yì bú yào rēng zhòng wù huò suí yì gǎi dòng guǎn dào
Contact maintenance, replace the pipes with sturdier ones, and remind everyone not to drop heavy objects or tamper with the plumbing.