치안

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Korean

Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 治安 (public security).

Pronunciation

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?chian
Revised Romanization (translit.)?chian
McCune–Reischauer?ch'ian
Yale Romanization?chian

Noun

치안 (chian) (hanja 治安)

  1. public security, public safety, public peace
    치안 유지chian yujimaintaining public order, keeping the peace
    도시 치안 좋지 않다.
    I dosi-neun chian-i jochi anta.
    This city is not safe.
    IS조직 계속된 공격으로 인해 아프가니스탄 치안 하루가 다르게 악화하고 있다.
    Ai-esseu-jojig-ui gyesok-doen gonggyeog-euro inhae aPeuganiseutan-ui chian-eun haru-ga dareuge akhwa-hago itda.
    Due to repeated attacks by the Islamic State group, public order in Afghanistan is deteriorating by the day.