latent; potential
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
latent; potential; hidden; underlying
formalAn attributive adjective (属性词), meaning it primarily modifies nouns directly. Used to describe qualities, risks, or capabilities that exist but are not immediately obvious or active.
Zhè这
gè个
xiàng项
mù目
cún存
zài在
qián潜
zài在
de的
fēng风
xiǎn险
，
xū需
yào要
wǒ我
men们
tí提
qián前
píng评
gū估
。
This project has potential risks that we need to evaluate in advance.
Kē科
xué学
jiā家
men们
zhèng正
zài在
yán研
jiū究
rén人
lèi类
de的
qián潜
zài在
yì意
shí识
。
Scientists are studying the latent consciousness of humans.
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Zhè这
gè个
shì市
chǎng场
yǒu有
zhe着
jù巨
dà大
de的
qián潜
zài在
xiāo消
fèi费
néng能
lì力
。
This market has huge latent consumption capacity.
Liǎng两
guó国
zhī之
jiān间
de的
qián潜
zài在
chōng冲
tū突
kě可
néng能
shēng升
jí级
。
The potential conflict between the two countries may escalate.