The story of 防

defend, prevent

防 is composed of the BuShou of 阜 and 方. 方 depicts a criminal enclosed by a cangue, everyone want to stay away from criminal, so 方 has the meaning of defence or prevention. 阜 is the picture of mountain with rice terraces, mountain is natural protection, can block rain and wind.

Vocabulary of 防

  • 防水 (waterproof)
  • 防疫 (disease prevention)
  • 國防 (National defence)

Classification

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