防

Meaning(verb)

to protect; to defend; to guard against; to prevent

Common: 防火 (fire prevention), 防晒霜 (sunscreen), 预防 (prevent).

Examples

• 这种手表可以防水。

  zhè zhǒng shǒu biǎo kě yǐ fáng shuǐ.

  This watch is waterproof.

• 出门要带伞，防下雨。

  chū mén yào dài sǎn, fáng xià yǔ.

  Take an umbrella in case it rains.

• 夏天要注意防晒。

  xià tiān yào zhù yì fáng shài.

  In summer, remember to protect yourself from the sun.

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