安全 (ān quán) — (adjective) safe, secure
Definition
The everyday adjective for a place, situation, or activity being 'safe' (no danger). 平安 is used more for people arriving or wishing 'safe and sound', while 保险 as an adjective means 'reliable, won't fail' rather than free from physical danger.
adjective
safesecure
Examples
- 安全。Zhè ge dì fāng hěn ān quán.This place is very safe.
- 安全。Zhè tiáo lù hěn ān quán.This road is safe.
- 安全。Wǒ jué de zuò fēi jī hěn ān quán.I think flying is safe.
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