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March 24, 2026
治安zhì’ān(zhi4an1)
治安 refers to the state of law and order in a society, particularly regarding the safety and security of the public. It encompasses issues related to crime prevention, policing, and overall public safety, often discussed in the context of government policies and community well-being.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of 治安 is closely tied to the government's role in ensuring safety, reflecting a collective responsibility for community well-being. Events like the Mid-Autumn Festival often see heightened security measures to maintain public order during large gatherings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '治' (zhi4) doctor who prescribes peace and order ('安' an1) to a chaotic city. Visualize this doctor walking through the streets, ensuring everyone feels safe and secure, thus linking the idea of治安 to well-governed public safety.
Meanings of 治安
zhì’ān(zhi4an1)
1law and order
2public security
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About 治安
治安Simplified
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#3019Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 治安
Quick Contrast
治安 (zhì’ān) vs 安全 (ānquán) — use 治安 when discussing law and order specifically, while 安全 refers more broadly to safety in various contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '治' (zhi4) doctor who prescribes peace and order ('安' an1) to a chaotic city. Visualize this doctor walking through the streets, ensuring everyone feels safe and secure, thus linking the idea of治安 to well-governed public safety.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 治安 with other terms like 安全 (safety), which is broader and includes personal safety beyond law enforcement. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as government reports or news articles, so be cautious of using it in casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 治安 connects to themes of governance and societal issues. Students should focus on collocations with related terms like 防范 (fángfàn, prevention) and 维护 (wéihù, maintenance) to deepen their understanding of public security discussions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of 治安 is closely tied to the government's role in ensuring safety, reflecting a collective responsibility for community well-being. Events like the Mid-Autumn Festival often see heightened security measures to maintain public order during large gatherings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 治安 in informal settings, where 安全 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我对这个地方的治安很担心' (I am worried about the law and order of this place) should be '我对这个地方的安全很担心' to sound more natural.
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Grammar Patterns of 治安
治安 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 2 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.
xǐ huān bǎ“ “ zhuī wǒ” ā ” guà zài zuǐ biān de nuò wéi ěr chéng rèn zài50 xiàn sù 50 yīng lǐ de dì duàn83 kāi dào/ le 83， yīng lǐ / xiǎo shí ， bìng qǐng qiú dì fāng zhì ān guān bù yào diào。
Norvelle, whose catchphrase is "Chase Me", asked magistrates not to ban him after he admitted doing 83mph in a 50mph zone.
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“ 完全正确, ” 他兴冲冲地打断我的话说, “ 完全正确.利维塞大夫是位绅士,又是治安官.
“ “ wán quán zhèng,” què , ” tā xīng chōng chōng dì dǎ duàn wǒ de,“ huà shuō , “ wán. quán zhèng què . lì wéi sāi dà fū, shì wèi shēn shì ,.
'Perfectly right,'he interrupted, very cheerily,'perfectly right - a gentleman and a magistrate.
Cultural Notes for 治安
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese society, the concept of 治安 is closely tied to the government's role in ensuring safety, reflecting a collective responsibility for community well-being. Events like the Mid-Autumn Festival often see heightened security measures to maintain public order during large gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 治安
治安 specifically refers to law and order, while 安全 is a broader term for safety, including personal and environmental aspects.
治安 is frequently discussed in the context of crime reports and government initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety.
While it can be used, it is more appropriate in formal contexts like news reports or discussions on public policy.
