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

门口有两个保安。

Ménkǒu yǒu liǎng gè bǎo'ān.

There are two security guards at the entrance.

保安不让我进去。

Bǎo'ān bù ràng wǒ jìnqù.

The security guard wouldn't let me in.

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