Definition
这是汉语中一个常用的成语，字面意思是‘在祸患发生之前就加以防备’。常用于强调预防的重要性，劝告人们提前采取行动以避免问题或灾难。通常用在书面语或正式口语中，表达一种远见或谨慎的态度。
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to take preventive measures before trouble arisesto nip in the bud
Examples
- 防患于未然，。Zuò rènhé shìqíng dōu yīnggāi fáng huàn yú wèi rán, tíqián zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi.In any undertaking, one should take precautions and prepare in advance.
- 防患于未然，。Zhè cì shìgù tíxǐng wǒmen yào fáng huàn yú wèi rán, jiāqiáng ānquán cuòshī.This accident reminds us to take preventive measures and strengthen safety measures.
- ，防患于未然，。Yǔ qí shìhòu bǔjiù, bùrú fáng huàn yú wèi rán, bǎ fēngxiǎn jiàng dào zuì dī.Rather than fixing things after the fact, it's better to prevent trouble in advance and minimize risks.
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