未然 wèirán

wèirán adjective in advance; before it happens (cf preventative measures); forestalling
Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语
Notes: (CC-CEDICT '未然')

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  • 防患未然 to prevent troubles before the event; to forestall; to nip in the bud

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