HSK 5 · verb
防
to guard against; to provide against (防)
这种药能防感冒。
Zhè zhǒng yào néng fáng gǎnmào.
This medicine can guard against colds.
洗手可以防止生病。
Xǐshǒu kěyǐ fángzhǐ shēngbìng.
Washing your hands can prevent illness.
运动可以预防疾病。
Yùndòng kěyǐ yùfáng jíbìng.
Exercise can prevent disease.
冬天要预防流感。
Dōngtiān yào yùfáng liúgǎn.
Take precautions against flu in winter.