提防 dīfang to guard against
to guard against; to be vigilant; watch you don't (slip); Taiwan pr.
How to remember 提防: 提 carry + 防 to protect = to guard against.
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How it is used
- To guard against, be wary of - 提防小偷 (dīfang xiǎotōu) watch out for thieves.
- Watch the reading: 提 is dī here, not tí - dīfang. Means staying on guard against a threat or untrustworthy person.