adjective / noun HSK 3
safe · secure · safety · security
Meaning
安全 describes a state free from danger or risk. As an adjective, it means 'safe' or 'secure.' As a noun, it refers to the concept of 'safety' or 'security.' It's used in both physical contexts (like traffic safety) and abstract ones (like data security).
Usage
This is an extremely common word in everyday conversation, news, and formal writing. Native speakers use it to describe everything from personal safety to national security. It frequently appears in compounds and official language, such as safety regulations, security checks, and warnings.
Examples
- 01这个地区很安全，你可以放心。, .This area is very safe, you can relax.
- 02开车的时候一定要系安全带。.You must wear your seat belt when driving.
Characters
Common collocations
- 安全带seat belt, safety belt
- 交通安全traffic safety
- 安全问题safety issue, security problem
- 注意安全pay attention to safety, be careful
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 安 (peaceful/calm) and 全 (complete/whole) to convey the idea of being completely at peace or entirely free from harm.