How do you pronounce 保安?

保安 is pronounced "bǎo ān" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 保安?

保安 is an HSK 5 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What characters make up 保安?

保安 is made up of the characters 保, 安. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 保安?

You can practice writing 保安 using our stroke order tool.

保安 (bǎo ān), to ensure public security

Q: What does 保安 mean in Chinese?

保安 (bǎo ān) means "to ensure public security; to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production); public security; security guard" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 5.

保安

bǎo ān

to ensure public security; to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production); public security; security guard

HSK 5 New to HSKverb

Characters in This Word

保安

Definitions

(verb) to ensure public security
to ensure safety (for workers engaged in production)
public security
security guard

Example Sentences

保安在大门口。

Bǎo'ān zài dàménkǒu

The security guard is at the gate

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公安局(gōng ān jú)· public security bureau (government office similar in function to a police station)

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公安机关(gōng ān jī guān)· public security bureau

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公安部(Gōng ān bù)· Ministry of Public Security

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 5
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 3 list

保安: New to the HSK lists at HSK 5. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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