警 (jǐng) - To warn & to alert

警Tone 3

jǐng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

警 · jǐng

To warn;

to alert;

to guard against;

police;

vigilant.

To warnto alertto guard against

Usage highlights

PoliceWarningAlertVigilancePolice stationSentry

Synonyms

  • 戒— To guard against; to warn
  • 惕— Cautious; vigilant

Antonyms

  • 懈— To slack; to relax
  • 怠— Idle; negligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The police officer (警察) directed traffic.
  • This serves as a warning (警告) to others.
  • He remained vigilant (警惕) at all times.
  • The alarm (警报) sounded throughout the building.
  • Fire safety awareness (防火意识) is important.

Collocations

  • Police(警察)
  • Warning(警告)
  • Alert(警报)
  • Vigilance(警惕)
  • Police station(警察局)
  • Sentry(警哨)

Idioms

  • To warn before it's too late(惩前毖后)
  • To sound the alarm(鸣警笛)
  • Heightened alert(严阵以待)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 敬 (respect) and 言 (speech), implying a solemn verbal warning.
  • In modern context, strongly associated with law enforcement and public safety.
  • Represents the concept of vigilance and prevention in both personal conduct and societal governance.

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