Meaning of 治安
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- law and order
- public security
How to use 治安
治安 describes the level of public order and safety in a place, and it is often paired with 好 or 差. Example: 这个城市的治安很好。(Zhège chéngshì de zhì'ān hěn hǎo.) This city has very good public security.
治 (zhì) means to govern or manage, and 安 (ān) means peace, as in 平安 (píng'ān). When a place is governed so that people can live in peace, it has good 治安.
Common mistake: Learners often use 治安 when they mean personal safety, but that is 安全 (ānquán). Say 注意安全 (zhùyì ānquán) for "be careful," not 注意治安. Also keep the fourth tone on 治 (zhì) so it does not drift toward zhí.
Stroke order for each character
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治 zhì · to rule · 8 strokes
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安 ān · calm · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 治安.
| 安全 | ānquán | safe; secure; safety; security |
| 晚安 | wǎn'ān | Good night!; Good evening! |
| 安静 | ānjìng | quiet; peaceful |
| 平安 | píng'ān | safe and sound; well |
| 一路平安 | yīlù-píng'ān | to have a pleasant journey; Bon voyage! |
| 安排 | ānpái | to arrange; to plan |
| 保安 | bǎo'ān | to ensure public security; to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production) |
| 不安 | bù'ān | unpeaceful; unstable |
| 安装 | ānzhuāng | to install; to erect |
| 治疗 | zhìliáo | to treat (an illness); medical treatment |
| 政治 | zhèngzhì | politics; political |
| 安置 | ānzhì | to find a place for; to help settle down |
Questions about 治安
What does 治安 mean?
治安 (zhì'ān) means "law and order; public security" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 治安?
治安 is made of 2 characters: 治 (8 strokes), 安 (6 strokes). That is 14 strokes in total.
Is 治安 an HSK word?
Yes. 治安 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 治安 and 安全?
治安 refers to law and order in a community, such as crime levels and police presence. 安全 is broader and covers any kind of safety, including traffic, food, or a person feeling secure.
What common phrases use 治安?
You will often hear 治安好 (zhì'ān hǎo, safe area), 治安差 (zhì'ān chà, unsafe area), and 维护治安 (wéihù zhì'ān, to maintain public order). These appear in news reports and in conversations about where to live or travel.