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治安
zhì'ān
Description
治安是指一个地方的社会秩序好不好，安不安全。
"治安" refers to whether the social order in a place is good and safe.
如果一个城市治安好，晚上出门也不会害怕。
If a city's "治安" is good, you won't be afraid to go out at night.
Meanings
治安zhì'ān
public order and safety in a place
这个城市的治安很好。
The public security in this city is very good.
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Notes
- Etymology
治 (to govern/order) + 安 (peace/safety), literally 'governed peace'.
- Nuance
refers to the state of public order, often paired with 好/差 to judge an area.
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