Chinese

ānquán
Meaning: safety; security; safe
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Handwriting

安
全

Example sentences

Be careful of safety when crossing the street.
請注意交通安全。
请注意交通安全。
Please pay attention to traffic safety.
獨自出外旅行,千萬注意自身的安全。
独自出外旅行,千万注意自身的安全。
When traveling alone, be sure to pay attention to your own safety.
食品安全非常重要。
Food safety is very important.
行人通過馬路時請走斑馬線,以確保安全。
行人通过马路时请走斑马线,以确保安全。
Pedestrians should use the crosswalk when crossing the street to ensure safety.
國防建設是國家安全的基石。
国防建设是国家安全的基石。
National defense construction is the cornerstone of national security.
難民被安置在安全的地方。
难民被安置在安全的地方。
The refugees were settled in a safe place.
政府加強了對食品安全的監管,以保障公眾健康。
政府加强了对食品安全的监管,以保障公众健康。
The government has strengthened the regulation of food safety to ensure public health.
保護公眾安全是警察的職責。
保护公众安全是警察的职责。
Protecting public safety is the duty of the police.
士兵們誓死保衛國家的安全。
士兵们誓死保卫国家的安全。
The soldiers swore to defend the country's safety to the death.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the state of being safe and the concept of security.

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