B1 verb Neutral

防范

[faŋ˧˥ fan˥˩]

To take precautions or be on guard against potential risks, dangers, or problems before they happen.

Examples

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1

出门要注意防范感冒。

Be careful to guard against catching a cold when going out.

2

政府呼吁市民防范金融诈骗。

The government calls on citizens to guard against financial fraud.

3

你要防范那些不怀好意的人。

You should be on guard against people with bad intentions.

Word Family

Noun
防范
Verb
防范
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Memory Tip

Think of '防' as 'defense' and '范' as 'limit/mold'; you are setting limits to defend your space.

Quick Quiz

为了___火灾,学校举行了消防演习。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 防范

Examples

1

出门要注意防范感冒。

everyday

Be careful to guard against catching a cold when going out.

2

政府呼吁市民防范金融诈骗。

formal

The government calls on citizens to guard against financial fraud.

3

你要防范那些不怀好意的人。

informal

You should be on guard against people with bad intentions.

4

有效的管理可以防范潜在的实验风险。

academic

Effective management can guard against potential experimental risks.

5

企业必须建立机制来防范经营风险。

business

Enterprises must establish mechanisms to guard against operational risks.

Word Family

Noun
防范
Verb
防范

Common Collocations

防范措施 preventive measures
加强防范 strengthen precautions
防范意识 awareness of prevention
风险防范 risk prevention
防范于未然 prevent before it happens

Common Phrases

严加防范

strictly guard against

防范对象

target of precaution

Often Confused With

防范 vs 预防

预防 is more about general prevention; 防范 often implies an active state of guarding against a specific threat.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS topics related to crime, technology, and health.

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes confused with '防御' (defense), which is used more in military or physical combat contexts.

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Memory Tip

Think of '防' as 'defense' and '范' as 'limit/mold'; you are setting limits to defend your space.

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Word Origin

Composed of 'defend' (防) and 'pattern/limit' (范).

Grammar Patterns

防范 + noun (risk/danger) 加强 + 防范

Quick Quiz

为了___火灾,学校举行了消防演习。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 防范

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