치안

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 유지 ― chian yuji ― maintaining public order, keeping the peace
      이 도시는 치안이 좋지 않다.
      I dosi-neun chian-i jochi anta.
      This city is not safe.
      IS조직의 계속된 공격으로 인해 아프가니스탄의 치안은 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.
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