警戒 (jǐng jiè): to warn; to alert; to be on the alert; to stand guard; sentinel

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

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

Full definitions

to warn
to alert
to be on the alert
to stand guard
sentinel

Chinese explanation

提醒人注意危险或错误，使人提高警惕
也指对可能发生的危险、敌人等保持警觉并做好准备，如加强警戒、警戒线。

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HSK 7

to guard against

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Example sentences

Because heavy rain could cause flash floods, the local government reminded tourists to stay alert to potential dangers and not enter the mountains alone.

The teacher warned the students not to cheat during the exam, otherwise their scores would be canceled.

The doctor warned him that if he continued smoking and drinking, his condition would rapidly deteriorate.

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