警报 (jǐngbào) refers to an alarm or alert, typically used in contexts related to safety or emergencies, such as fire alarms or warning signals for potential dangers. It indicates a state requiring immediate attention or action, often in public safety or security situations.
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May 27, 2026
警报jǐngbào(jing3bao4)
警报 (jǐngbào) refers to an alarm or alert, typically used in contexts related to safety or emergencies, such as fire alarms or warning signals for potential dangers. It indicates a state requiring immediate attention or action, often in public safety or security situations.
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Cultural Note
In China, the use of 警报 is particularly significant in urban areas where public safety systems are integrated into city infrastructure, reflecting the country's emphasis on maintaining public order and safety.
Memory Tip
Imagine a police officer (警) sounding an alarm (报) to warn everyone about a fire. The '警' component looks like a person in uniform, and '报' sounds like 'broadcast,' which fits the idea of broadcasting an alarm.
About 警报
警报Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
警报 (jǐngbào) vs 警告 (jǐnggào) — use 警报 for alarms indicating immediate danger, while 警告 is for warnings that may not require urgent action.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a police officer (警) sounding an alarm (报) to warn everyone about a fire. The '警' component looks like a person in uniform, and '报' sounds like 'broadcast,' which fits the idea of broadcasting an alarm.
Usage Notes
警报 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in safety-related discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with 报警 (bàojǐng), which specifically means 'to report to the police.' The tone for '报' can sometimes be mispronounced, so practice the third tone carefully.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK 7, focus on using 警报 in sentences related to safety measures and emergency protocols. This word connects to other vocabulary around public safety, such as 安全 (ānquán, safety) and 警察 (jǐngchá, police).
Cultural Note
In China, the use of 警报 is particularly significant in urban areas where public safety systems are integrated into city infrastructure, reflecting the country's emphasis on maintaining public order and safety.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 警报 with 警告 (jǐnggào, warning), which has a broader meaning. For example, saying '听到警告' (tīngdào jǐnggào) when you mean 'hearing the alarm' is incorrect; it should be '听到警报'.
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Cultural Notes for 警报
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In China, the use of 警报 is particularly significant in urban areas where public safety systems are integrated into city infrastructure, reflecting the country's emphasis on maintaining public order and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions about 警报
You would use 警报 when discussing safety protocols, such as fire drills, natural disaster alerts, or security alarms.
It's more commonly used in formal contexts, such as news reports or safety announcements, rather than casual conversations.
No, they have different meanings; 警报 refers to the alarm itself, whereas 报警 refers to the act of reporting an emergency.
