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设防

設防
shèfáng
verb #21,000

Meanings

  1. 1 to fortify
  2. 2 to set up defenses
  3. 3 to be on guard
  4. 4 to take precautions

Examples

边境地区已经严密设防。
Biānjìng dìqū yǐjīng yánmì shèfáng.
The border area has been heavily fortified.
他对陌生人毫不设防。
Tā duì mòshēngrén háo bù shèfáng.
He was completely unguarded toward strangers.

Tips

usage
毫不设防 (completely unguarded / letting one's guard down) is a very common collocation, often used figuratively for emotional or psychological openness.

Stroke Order

设 shè
防 fáng