防止

fángzhǐ

verbHSK 5

to prevent

Character Breakdown

防

fáng

defend

Radical: 阝Strokes: 6
阝hills
方compass
止

zhǐ

stop, cease

Radical: 止Strokes: 4
止foot

Example Sentences

勤洗手可以防止生病。

Qín xǐshǒu kěyǐ fángzhǐ shēngbìng.

Washing hands frequently can prevent getting sick.

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