巡警

xúnjǐng

noun #7,469

Measure Word

一个巡警 gè

Meanings

1 police officer on patrol
2 patrolman

Characters

police; to warn

Examples

街上有两个巡警在巡逻。

Jiēshàng yǒu liǎng gè xúnjǐng zài xúnluó.

There are two patrol officers on the street.

巡警发现了一辆可疑的车。

Xúnjǐng fāxiàn le yī liàng kěyí de chē.

The patrolman spotted a suspicious car.

他当了十年的巡警。

Tā dāng le shínián de xúnjǐng.

He served as a patrol officer for ten years.

Tips

usage

巡警 specifically refers to police officers who patrol streets or areas. The more general term for police is 警察 (jǐngchá). 巡警 has a slightly old-fashioned feel and is common in historical or literary contexts.

Stroke Order

巡 xún

警 jǐng