Definition
戒备 (jièbèi) means 'to be on guard, to maintain vigilance' — it emphasizes a state of alertness, especially in military or security contexts. Unlike 防止/预防 (to prevent an event) or 防范 (to guard against generally), 戒备 focuses on being watchful and ready to respond. It is often used in phrases like 戒备状态 (state of alert).
verb
to take precautionsto guard against (emergency or danger)
Examples
- 戒备。Jūnduì jìnrù le yījí jiè bèi zhuàngtài.The military entered a state of first-level alert.
- 戒备。Tā duì zhōuwéi de huánjìng shǐzhōng bǎochí jiè bèi.He always maintains vigilance towards his surroundings.
- 戒备。Yìqíng qījiān dàjiā dōu yào tígāo jiè bèi.During the pandemic, everyone should heighten their precautions.
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