Definition
民警 is short for 人民警察 ('people's police'), the official term for police officers in mainland China. It's used broadly for uniformed police who handle community patrols, public security, and general law enforcement — distinct from specialized forces like 交警 (traffic police) or 刑警 (criminal police). The term carries a public-service connotation rooted in the PRC legal system.
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people's policepolice officer (PRC context)
Examples
- 民警。mín jǐng zhèngzài jiē shàng xúnluó.The police officer is patrolling the street.
- 民警。Zhè wèi mín jǐng tàidu hěn hǎo.This police officer has a very good attitude.
- ，。Rúguǒ yùdào kùnnan, kěyǐ zhǎo fùjìn de mín jǐng chē.If you run into trouble, you can find a nearby police car.
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