治安

zhìān

noun HSK 5 #3,019

Meanings

1 law and order; public security
2 public order

Characters

to govern; to manage

peace; safe; secure

Governing for safety — maintaining public order.

Examples

这个城市的治安很好。

Zhège chéngshì de zhì'ān hěn hǎo.

This city's public security is very good.

警察负责维护治安。

Jǐngchá fùzé wéihù zhì'ān.

Police are responsible for maintaining law and order.

晚上出门要注意治安问题。

Wǎnshang chūmén yào zhùyì zhì'ān wèntí.

Pay attention to safety issues when going out at night.

Tips

culture

China's cities are generally considered very safe. 治安好 is a point of national pride. The concept is closely tied to 社会治安综合治理 — comprehensive social security management.

Stroke Order

治 zhì

安 ān