Definition
警报 (jǐng bào) is a concrete noun for an alarm or warning signal, such as a fire alarm or typhoon warning. 警钟 (jǐng zhōng) is more figurative, meaning 'alarm bell' as a wake-up call or cautionary reminder. Use 警报 for actual devices or signals; use 警钟 for metaphorical warnings.
noun
alarmwarning signal
Examples
- 警报。Qìxiàngtái fābù le táifēng jǐng bào.The weather bureau issued a typhoon warning.
- 警报，。jǐng bào yì xiǎng, suǒyǒu rén bìxū lìkè chèlí.As soon as the alarm sounds, everyone must evacuate immediately.
- ，警报。Bié jǐnzhāng, zhè zhǐ shì yǎnxí de jǐng bào.Don't be nervous, this is just a drill alarm.
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