English–Chinese
“public safety” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhì ān
Example
这个城市的治安很好。zhè ge chéng shì de zhì ān hěn hǎo
This city's public safety is very good.
How to say “public safety” in Chinese
“Public safety” in Chinese is 治安 (zhì ān).
A calm, orderly public environment supported by policing and other civic institutions.
Example sentences with 治安
社区自发组织巡逻队，帮助维护治安。shè qū zì fā zǔ zhī xún luó duì bāng zhù wéi hù zhì ān
The community voluntarily organized a patrol team to help maintain public safety.
Tips for using 治安
- English speakers often use "safety" for both personal well-being and a place's condition, but this noun usually focuses on the wider situation across a city or district.