以防
yǐ
fáng

Definitions

  1. 1. (so as) to avoid
  2. 2. to prevent
  3. 3. (just) in case

Components

  • 以 Yǐ – PN:abbr. for Israel 以色列[Yi3 se4 lie4]
  • 防 fáng – to protect

Related Words

  • 俭以防匮 jiǎn yǐ fáng kuì – frugality in order to prevent destitution (idiom)
  • 以防万一 yǐ fáng wàn yī – to guard against the unexpected (idiom); just in case