未
然
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Definitions
1. in advance
2. before it happens (cf preventative measures)
3. forestalling
Components
未
wèi
–
not yet
然
rán
–
correct
Related Words
防患未然
fáng huàn wèi rán
–
to prevent troubles before the event (idiom)
防患于未然
fáng huàn yú wèi rán
–
see 防患未然[fang2 huan4 wei4 ran2]