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    为未来埋下隐患 (wèi wèilái máixià yǐnhuàn - to lay hidden dangers for the future)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
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    How it works

    This expression follows a 'for X, do Y' structure. '为 (wèi)' means 'for' or 'on behalf of', introducing the beneficiary or target (未来 - future). '埋下 (máixià)' literally means 'to bury down' or 'to lay down', here implying the act of creating or establishing something. '隐患 (yǐnhuàn)' means 'hidden danger' or 'latent problem'. Together, it signifies performing an action now that will result in problems later.

    Sample sentences

    不负责任的政策可能会为未来埋下隐患。

    Irresponsible policies might lay hidden dangers for the future.

    过度开发自然资源就是在为未来埋下隐患。

    Over-exploitation of natural resources is sowing seeds of trouble for the future.

    如果现在不解决这个问题，无疑是在为未来埋下隐患。

    If we don't solve this problem now, it will undoubtedly create future problems.

    Quick facts

    etymology:The components '为 (wèi)', '未来 (wèilái)', '埋下 (máixià)', and '隐患 (yǐnhuàn)' are all common Chinese words. The phrase combines them to form a vivid metaphor for creating future problems.

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    Example

    不负责任的政策可能会为未来埋下隐患。

    Irresponsible policies might lay hidden dangers for the future.

    过度开发自然资源就是在为未来埋下隐患。

    Over-exploitation of natural resources is sowing seeds of trouble for the future.

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