Chinese Character: 防 (Fáng - Prevent; Defend)
1. Character Basics
Radical: 阝 (Mound radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (Number of strokes: 6)
Structure Analysis: 形声字，从阝（地形）从方（fāng，表音）。本义指堤坝（如"堤防"），现指安全措施（如"预防"）(Phonetic-semantic: "阝" (terrain) + "方" (phonetic). Originally meant "dike", now means "safety measures".)
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Fáng (Second tone)
3. Meaning
To be filled
4. Common Words
- 预防 (yù fáng) Prevent
- 防御 (fáng yù) Defense
- 防火 (fáng huǒ) Fireproof
- 防晒 (fáng shài) Sun protection
5. Grammar & Usage
To be filled
6. Cultural Background
To be filled
7. Example Sentence
Vaccines help prevent diseases. 疫苗有助于预防疾病。
Firewalls protect computer systems. 防火墙保护计算机系统。
8. Memory Tips
Combine "阝" (mound) + "方" (square) → Square-shaped flood barrier. 组合"阝"+"方"→ 方形防洪堤的防御意象。