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The word "保安" is formed by combining the character "保", which means to protect or guard, with the character "安", which means safety or security. Together, they create a compound where "保" acts upon "安", directly conveying the meaning of "protecting safety" or "ensuring security", often referring to security guards or security services.

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那个保安很负责。

Nàgè bǎo'ān hěn fùzé.

That security guard is very responsible.

商场入口处有一位保安。

Shāngchǎng rùkǒu chù yǒu yī wèi bǎo'ān.

There is a security guard at the mall entrance.

保安人员仔细检查了每个人的证件。

Bǎo'ān rényuán zǐxì jiǎnchále měi gèrén de zhèngjiàn.

The security personnel carefully checked everyone's identification.

小区的保安系统需要升级了。

Xiǎoqū de bǎo'ān xìtǒng xūyào shēngjíle.

The residential complex's security system needs an upgrade.

为了保障活动的安全，主办方聘请了专业的保安公司。

Wèile bǎozhàng huódòng de ānquán, zhǔbàn fāng pìngǐngle zhuānyè de bǎo'ān gōngsī.

To ensure the safety of the event, the organizer hired a professional security company.

Word Definition - 保安

bǎo ān to ensure public security; to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production); public security; security guard

Individual Character Details

保 bǎo, bǎo
安 ān, ān