警惕 (jǐng tì): to be on the alert; vigilant; alert; on guard; to warn

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to be on the alert; vigilant; alert; on guard; to warn
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to be on the alert
vigilant
alert
on guard
to warn

Chinese explanation

对可能发生的危险或错误保持警觉，不放松注意
提醒自己小心防范，避免受到伤害或犯错误。

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Example sentences

When traveling abroad, the tour guide reminded us to be on the alert for pickpockets, especially in crowded places.

The doctor warned him that if he continued to smoke and drink, he should be on the alert for serious illnesses.

When shopping online, consumers should be on the alert for goods with absurdly low prices to avoid being cheated.

The teacher reminded the students to be on the alert against excessive nervousness before an exam, so as not to affect their normal performance.

Recently, several thefts occurred in the neighborhood, so residents began to be on the alert and would check whether the doors and windows were locked at night.

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