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隐患

yǐn huàn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • a danger concealed within sth
  • hidden damage
  • misfortune not visible from the surface

Definition

潜藏的危险或可能发生的问题。

Hidden danger or potential problem.

Usage

通常指尚未发生但可能引发事故或问题的风险因素，常用于安全、管理等领域。

Typically refers to risk factors that have not yet occurred but could lead to accidents or problems, often used in safety, management, etc.

Examples

  • 1 工厂必须定期检查设备，消除安全隐患。 (Factories must regularly inspect equipment to eliminate potential safety hazards.)
  • 2 这个软件存在数据泄露的隐患。 (This software has potential data breach risks.)
  • 3 旧电线是火灾的重大隐患。 (Old wiring is a major fire hazard.)
  • 4 及时处理小问题，可以避免更大的隐患。 (Dealing with small problems in time can avoid bigger hidden dangers.)
  • 5 忽视员工的心理健康可能会成为公司的隐患。 (Neglecting employees' mental health can become a hidden danger for the company.)

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