be on guard; be wary of
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to be on guard; to take precautions; to maintain vigilance
Used for security situations, military contexts, or general alertness. Often appears in the fixed phrase 戒备森严.
Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
nèi内
jiè戒
bèi备
sēn森
yán严
，
què确
bǎo保
wén文
wù物
ān安
quán全
。
The museum is heavily guarded to ensure the safety of the cultural relics.
Biān边
jìng境
dì地
qū区
de的
shǒu守
wèi卫
rì日
yè夜
jiè戒
bèi备
。
The border guards remain on alert day and night.
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Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
duì对
shāng商
yè业
jī机
mì密
jiè戒
bèi备
sēn森
yán严
。
This company maintains strict security over its trade secrets.
verb
to be wary of someone; to be on guard against (a person)
Implies psychological distrust or caution toward specific individuals. Often used with 对/有所/心存.
Nǐ你
duì对
tā他
yīng应
yǒu有
suǒ所
jiè戒
bèi备
。
You should be on your guard against him.
Tā她
duì对
mò陌
shēng生
rén人
zǒng总
shì是
xīn心
cún存
jiè戒
bèi备
。
She is always wary of strangers.
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Tā他
duì对
xīn新
tóng同
shì事
yǒu有
suǒ所
jiè戒
bèi备
，
bù不
qīng轻
yì易
tòu透
lù露
gè个
rén人
xìn信
xī息
。
He is guarded around new colleagues and doesn't easily reveal personal information.