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March 24, 2026
安全ānquán(an1quan2)
安全 (ānquán) refers to the state of being free from danger or risk. It is used in various contexts, such as personal safety, security in situations, and even in discussions about safety regulations. The term conveys a sense of protection and stability.
Strokes12Frequency#369DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, discussions about safety are often emphasized in urban planning and public events, especially following incidents that highlight safety concerns. The concept of 安全 is deeply embedded in community and government policies, reflecting the collective value placed on security.
Memory Tip
Imagine a calm, serene landscape where everything is secure and peaceful. In this scene, the character '安' (ān) represents 'peace' and '全' (quán) signifies 'whole' or 'complete.' Together, they evoke the image of a safe and complete environment.
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AI Study Notes for 安全
Quick Contrast
安全 (ānquán) vs 保障 (bǎozhàng) — choose 安全 when referring specifically to the state of being safe, while 保障 emphasizes the provision or guarantee of safety.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 安全 with just 安 (ān), which means 'peace' or 'calm.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as discussing workplace safety or personal security. Common collocations include '安全措施' (safety measures) and '安全检查' (safety inspection).
HSK Study Tips
As part of HSK Level 4, 安全 connects with other words related to safety and risk, such as '危险' (wēixiǎn, danger) and '保护' (bǎohù, protection). Focus on collocations and how to use 安全 in different sentence structures to enhance understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 安全 with 安定 (āndìng), which means 'stability.' For example, saying '我觉得这里很安定' (wǒ juédé zhèlǐ hěn āndìng) instead of '我觉得这里很安全' (wǒ juédé zhèlǐ hěn ānquán) changes the meaning from 'I feel this place is safe' to 'I feel this place is stable.'
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安全 (ānquán) refers to the state of being free from danger or risk. It is used in various contexts, such as personal safety, security in situations, and even in discussions about safety regulations. The term conveys a sense of protection and stability.
When to use 安全
Be cautious not to confuse 安全 with just 安 (ān), which means 'peace' or 'calm.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as discussing workplace safety or personal security. Common collocations include '安全措施' (safety measures) and '安全检查' (safety inspection).
安全 or something close to it
安全 (ānquán) vs 保障 (bǎozhàng) — choose 安全 when referring specifically to the state of being safe, while 保障 emphasizes the provision or guarantee of safety.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 安全 with 安定 (āndìng), which means 'stability.' For example, saying '我觉得这里很安定' (wǒ juédé zhèlǐ hěn āndìng) instead of '我觉得这里很安全' (wǒ juédé zhèlǐ hěn ānquán) changes the meaning from 'I feel this place is safe' to 'I feel this place is stable.'
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Grammar Patterns of 安全
安全 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
