戒备

jiè bèi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to take precautions
2. to guard against (emergency)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 放松 fàng sōng 放松 fàng sōng to relax; to slacken; to loosen 放松意味着不再保持警惕，与戒备状态相反。: to relax; to slacken; to loosen

Related words

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• 警觉 jǐng jué 警觉 jǐng jué to be on guard; alert 戒备强调行为上的防备，警觉强调心理上的高度注意。: to be on guard; alert

Synonyms

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• 防范 fáng fàn 防范 fáng fàn to be on guard 用于表示对潜在危险或问题提前采取措施，如防灾、防骗。: to be on guard
• 警惕 jǐng tì 警惕 jǐng tì to be on the alert 二者均指对可能发生的危险保持警觉，但警惕更侧重心理上的警觉。: to be on the alert

Usage notes

Collocations

Frequently used in 严加戒备 (maintain strict vigilance) or 戒备森严 (heavily guarded), often in formal or military contexts.

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 戒备 with 准备, but 戒备 specifically implies guarding against emergencies, not general preparation.

Example Sentences

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警察加强 戒备 ，以防意外发生。

The police tightened their vigilance to prevent accidents.

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Words Containing 戒备

• 戒备森严 戒备森严 jiè bèi sēn yán: heavily-guarded

Child Words of 戒备

• 戒 戒 jiè: to guard against
• 备 备 bèi: (bound form) to prepare; to equip