mín jǐng
people’s police; people’s policeman
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民警正在调查这起案件。
Mínjǐng zhèngzài diàochá zhè qǐ ànjiàn.
The police are investigating the case.
民警在街上巡逻。
Mínjǐng zài jiēshàng xúnluó.
The police are patrolling the streets.
民警帮助老人过马路。
Mínjǐng bāngzhù lǎorén guò mǎlù.
The police helped the old man cross the road.
警察 (jǐng chá)
police officer
公安 (gōng'ān)
public security officer
罪犯 (zuìfàn)
criminal
匪徒 (fěitú)
bandit
The Chinese word 民警 (míngjǐng) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 民 (mín) and 警 (jǐng). The character 民 (mín) means "people" or "citizen", while the character 警 (jǐng) means "police" or "guard". Together, the two characters form the word 民警, which literally means "people's police" or "citizen's police". This term is used in China to refer to police officers who are responsible for maintaining public order and safety, and who are dedicated to serving and protecting the people. The term 民警 emphasizes the close relationship between the police and the people they serve, and reflects the idea that the police are there to protect and serve the interests of the people.
