ān安
quán全
(Mandarin)
(Cantonese)

HSK 3

Dictionary

safe; secure/safety; security

Examples

开车时系好安全带,这样更安全。

Kāi chē shí jì hǎo ān quán dài, zhè yàng gèng ān quán.

→ Fasten your seatbelt when driving, it's safer.

出门前记得检查门窗,确保家里的安全。

Chū mén qián jì de jiǎn chá mén chuāng, què bǎo jiā lǐ de ān quán.

→ Remember to check the doors and windows before leaving to ensure the safety of your home.

网络安全很重要,不要随便点击陌生链接。

Wǎng luò ān quán hěn zhòng yào, bù yào suí biàn diǎn jī mò shēng liàn jiē.

→ Cybersecurity is very important; don't click on unfamiliar links randomly.

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Grammar

Word Formation

安 means 'peaceful' and 全 means 'complete/whole'.

Usage Tips

安全 can be an adjective (安全的地方, 'safe place') or a noun (注意安全, 'pay attention to safety'), but never takes a direct object like a verb.