Chinese phrase
小区有监控或门禁吗？ xiǎo qū yǒu jiān kòng huò mén jìn ma
Meaning
Are there security cameras or access control at this residential complex?
When to use it
Asks if a complex has cameras or access control. It is a polite, practical question about security features, often used when considering a place to live or visit.
Example dialogue
请问，小区有监控或门禁吗？ qǐng wèn xiǎo qū yǒu jiān kòng huò mén jìn ma
Excuse me, are there security cameras or access control at this residential complex?
有的，小区里有监控，入口还有门禁卡。 yǒu de xiǎo qū lǐ yǒu jiān kòng rù kǒu hái yǒu mén jìn kǎ
Yes, there are security cameras around the complex, and the entrance also has card access.