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March 24, 2026
报警(報警)bàojǐng(bao4jing3)
报警 (bàojǐng) refers to the act of alerting authorities, typically the police, about an emergency or a crime. It is commonly used in contexts involving safety, security, and urgent situations where immediate action is required.
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Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 报警 is deeply ingrained in the culture of community safety and vigilance, especially in urban areas where crime can be a concern. There are specific emergency hotlines, like 110 for police, which emphasize the importance of promptly reporting incidents.
Memory Tip
Think of 报 (bào) as 'a shout' and 警 (jǐng) as 'alert'—together they create a vivid image of someone shouting an alert to notify authorities. Picture a loud siren going off as a warning, helping you remember that 报警 is about raising an alarm.
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AI Study Notes for 报警
Quick Contrast
报警 (bàojǐng) vs 通报 (tōngbào) — use 报警 for emergencies requiring immediate police response, while 通报 is for general notifications or reports.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 报 (bào) as 'a shout' and 警 (jǐng) as 'alert'—together they create a vivid image of someone shouting an alert to notify authorities. Picture a loud siren going off as a warning, helping you remember that 报警 is about raising an alarm.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 报警 with 报告 (bàogào), which means 'report' in a non-emergency context. This term is more formal; in casual situations, you might just say 'call the police' instead, using the verb 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 报警 is useful for discussing safety and security issues. Students should focus on the context in which it is used, as it often appears in news reports and discussions about public safety.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 报警 is deeply ingrained in the culture of community safety and vigilance, especially in urban areas where crime can be a concern. There are specific emergency hotlines, like 110 for police, which emphasize the importance of promptly reporting incidents.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 报警 in non-emergency contexts, leading to phrases like '我可以报警这个吗?' (Can I report this?), which sounds awkward. Instead, use it strictly for urgent matters, as in '我必须报警' (I must report it).
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Grammar Patterns of 报警
报警 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他回到机场时听到自己的汽车____器响了。
He returned to the airport to find his car alarm going off.
Example Sentences for 报警 (6)
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他回到机场时听到自己的汽车报警器响了。
tā huí dào jī cháng shí tīng dào zì jǐ de qì chē bào jǐng qì xiǎng le。
He returned to the airport to find his car alarm going off.
Look out for burglars on the prowl. If you see anything suspicious, call the police immediately.
6
安全可靠的减压器总成及低压报警哨.
ān quán kě kào de jiǎn yā qì zǒng chéng jí dī yā bào jǐng shào.
Safe and reliable pressure reducer assembly and low - pressure whistle.
Cultural Notes for 报警
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of 报警 is deeply ingrained in the culture of community safety and vigilance, especially in urban areas where crime can be a concern. There are specific emergency hotlines, like 110 for police, which emphasize the importance of promptly reporting incidents.
Frequently Asked Questions about 报警
You can say '我需要报警' (Wǒ xūyào bàojǐng) which means 'I need to report this to the police.'
Yes, 报警 is primarily used for emergencies or serious incidents that require police intervention.
A common synonym is 叫警 (jiào jǐng), which also means to call the police, though it is less formal.
