保安

bǎo'ān

noun HSK 3 #1,911

Measure Word

一名保安 míng

Meanings

1 security guard
2 public safety

Characters

Examples

HSK 1

门口有两个保安。

Ménkǒu yǒu liǎng gè bǎo'ān.

There are two security guards at the entrance.

HSK 2

保安不让我进去。

Bǎo'ān bù ràng wǒ jìnqù.

The security guard wouldn't let me in.

HSK 7-9

小区的保安工作很认真。

Xiǎoqū de bǎo'ān gōngzuò hěn rènzhēn.

The community's security guard works very diligently.

Tips

culture

Security guards (保安) are ubiquitous in China - found at apartment complexes, office buildings, schools, and shopping malls. They often help with directions too.

Stroke Order

保 bǎo

安 ān