潜在
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. Often used to describe risks or customers.
Examples
3 of 5这种新药可能会有潜在的副作用。
This new drug may have potential side effects.
市场上有许多潜在的客户。
There are many potential customers in the market.
危机中往往隐藏着潜在的机遇。
Crises often hide potential opportunities.
Word Family
Memory Tip
To dive/hide (潜) and exist (在).
Quick Quiz
气候变化对农业生产构成了___威胁。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 潜在
Examples
这种新药可能会有潜在的副作用。
academicThis new drug may have potential side effects.
市场上有许多潜在的客户。
businessThere are many potential customers in the market.
危机中往往隐藏着潜在的机遇。
formalCrises often hide potential opportunities.
虽然他现在不出名，但他是一个潜在的冠军。
everydayAlthough he is not famous now, he is a potential champion.
我们要挖掘员工的潜在能力。
businessWe need to tap into the potential abilities of our employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
潜在意识
subconscious mind
潜在市场
potential market
潜在价值
potential value
Often Confused With
可能 is more general (maybe), while 潜在 implies something hidden beneath the surface that might develop later.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing future impacts or underlying issues.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '潜在' as a noun; use '潜力' for 'potential' as a noun.
Memory Tip
To dive/hide (潜) and exist (在).
Word Origin
潜 (submerge/hide) + 在 (at/exist).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
气候变化对农业生产构成了___威胁。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 潜在
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