Writing
治安 (zhì ān) — how to say "public order" in Chinese
治安
Public order, public security
noun
Character composition
治
to govern, to treat
安
peaceful, safe
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
维护治安
wéi hù zhì ān
maintain public order
Examples
这个城市的治安一直非常稳定。
Public order in this city has always been very stable.
治安很好。
Public order is good.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "public order" in Chinese?
"public order" in Chinese is 治安 (zhì ān).
治安 meaning in English
治安 (zhì ān) means "Public order, public security".
How is 治安 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhì ān (written as zhi an, zhian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "public order" in Chinese characters?
It is written 治安: 治 has 8 strokes, 安 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 治安?
治安 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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