安全

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Safe" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 安全
Pinyin: ān quán
Pronunciation: an1 quan2
English Translation: Safe

Usage:

"安全 (ān quán)" means "safe" in Chinese. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as:

To describe a place or situation that is free from danger or risk.
To wish someone well and hope that they are safe.
Example:

Chinese: 出门在外，注意安全。
Pinyin: Chū mén zài wài, zhù yì ān quán.
English: When you go out, pay attention to safety.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "安全 (ān quán)" that you may hear:

平安 (píng'ān): Another way to say "safe" in Chinese, often used in a more formal context.
保重 (bǎo zhòng): Literally means "take care of yourself," but can also be used to say "goodbye" and wish someone well.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "安全 (ān quán)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "safe" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "安全 (ān quán)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"安全 (ān quán)" is a common word used in everyday Chinese.
It is often used as a greeting or farewell, similar to "stay safe" in English.
To say "be safe" in Chinese, you can say "注意安全 (zhù yì ān quán)".