防范
To take precautions or be on guard against potential risks, dangers, or problems before they happen.
Examples
3 of 5出门要注意防范感冒。
Be careful to guard against catching a cold when going out.
政府呼吁市民防范金融诈骗。
The government calls on citizens to guard against financial fraud.
你要防范那些不怀好意的人。
You should be on guard against people with bad intentions.
Word Family
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
出门要注意防范感冒。
everydayBe careful to guard against catching a cold when going out.
政府呼吁市民防范金融诈骗。
formalThe government calls on citizens to guard against financial fraud.
你要防范那些不怀好意的人。
informalYou should be on guard against people with bad intentions.
有效的管理可以防范潜在的实验风险。
academicEffective management can guard against potential experimental risks.
企业必须建立机制来防范经营风险。
businessEnterprises must establish mechanisms to guard against operational risks.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
严加防范
strictly guard against
防范对象
target of precaution
Often Confused With
预防 is more about general prevention; 防范 often implies an active state of guarding against a specific threat.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS topics related to crime, technology, and health.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes confused with '防御' (defense), which is used more in military or physical combat contexts.
Memory Tip
Think of '防' as 'defense' and '范' as 'limit/mold'; you are setting limits to defend your space.
Word Origin
Composed of 'defend' (防) and 'pattern/limit' (范).
Grammar Patterns
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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