jyu6 fong4預防预防
Jyutpingjyu6 fong4
Yaleyuh fòhng
Definition
To prevent, take precautions, or guard against something bad, especially a disease or illness.
neutralhealthdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses heavily on medical or formal safety contexts rather than everyday minor inconveniences. While it appears in the common idiom 預防勝於治療, it sounds slightly stiff in casual conversation compared to using more direct verbs like 避開 or 提防.
Examples
Getting an injection can prevent the flu, have you had yours yet?
We must wash our hands frequently to prevent this kind of illness.
Related words
Common phrases
prevention is better than cure
to prevent disease
Common mistake
Learners often use this for general avoidance of people or minor problems, but it is specifically reserved for risks, hazards, or health issues. For avoiding a person or a specific social situation, use 避開 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
