Chinese phrase
报警 bào jǐng
Meaning
report it to the police
When to use it
It means reporting a crime or danger to the police. It is common in urgent situations and can suggest quick action.
Example dialogue
街上有人抢包，跑了。 jiē shàng yǒu rén qiǎng bāo pǎo le
Someone grabbed a bag on the street and ran away.
赶快报警，告诉他们位置和方向。 gǎn kuài bào jǐng gào sù tā men wèi zhì hé fāng xiàng
Report it to the police right away and tell them the location and direction.