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警戒
jǐngjiè
Description
警戒的意思是小心注意可能发生的危险，让自己做好准备。
The meaning of "警戒" is to be cautious and watchful of possible dangers, preparing oneself.
军队和警察常常需要警戒，防止坏人进来。
The army and police often need to be on "警戒" to prevent bad people from entering.
Meanings
警戒jǐngjiè
to be on guard against; to watch out for
我们要警戒火灾的发生。
We must be on guard against fires.
警戒jǐngjiè
vigilance; alertness; guard
士兵日夜保持警戒。
The soldiers keep watch day and night.
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Notes
- Etymology
警 (warn, alert) + 戒 (guard against), together meaning to stay alert against danger.
- Nuance
stronger and more formal than 小心; often used in military or security contexts.
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