警戒

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Meaning and Usage

The word 警戒 (jǐngjiè) means to be alert, vigilant, or on guard against potential danger or threats. It is often used in contexts involving security, safety, or caution.

Common Contexts

It frequently appears in military, security, or everyday safety situations, such as guarding borders, being cautious of scams, or advising someone to stay alert.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 加强警戒 (jiāqiáng jǐngjiè): to strengthen vigilance, often used in official or military contexts.
  • 保持警戒 (bǎochí jǐngjiè): to maintain alertness, common in safety advice.
  • 提高警戒 (tígāo jǐngjiè xīn): to increase one's sense of vigilance, often used when warning about risks.

Nuances

Using 警戒 implies a proactive and conscious effort to watch out for danger. It is more formal and serious than simply 注意 (zhùyì, to pay attention). Avoid confusing 警戒 with 警告 (jǐnggào, to warn), which is more about issuing a warning rather than maintaining vigilance.

Example Sentences

The army has strengthened its vigilance in the border area.

Please stay alert and pay attention to the safety around you.

In the face of online scams, we need to increase our vigilance.