Chinese word

119

Pronunciation

Pinyinyāo yāo jiǔ

Meaning

  • noun119

Example

家里起火了，赶快拨打119。jiā lǐ qí huǒ le gǎn kuài bō dǎ 119

There is a fire at home. Dial 119 right away.

Illustration for 119 (119)

More examples

发现火情请第一时间给119打电话。fā xiàn huǒ qíng qǐng dì yì shí jiān gěi 119 dǎ diàn huà

If you discover a fire, call 119 immediately.

Core concept

A direct phone link for summoning firefighters when a fire threatens people or property.

Common phrases

  • 打119dǎ 119

    dial 119

  • 给119打电话gěi 119 dǎ diàn huà

    call 119

  • 拨119电话bō 119 diàn huà

    dial 119

Similar words

120: A three-digit Chinese number used to request an ambulance for illness or injury.
110: A three-digit Chinese number used to report crime or danger to the police.

Definition in Chinese

中国用于报警火灾的简短电话号码，用来直接联系消防部门。zhōng guó yòng yú bào jǐng huǒ zāi de jián duǎn diàn huà hào mǎ yòng lái zhí jiē lián xì xiāo fáng bù mén

Word origin

119 is formed as a three-digit emergency telephone code rather than as an ordinary number used for counting.

Usage tips

  • The number connects callers with fire services, while police and medical emergencies use different numbers in China, so choosing the service code matters.

Other meanings

  • fire emergency numbernoun

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