安檢

简 安检 · 繁 安檢
Mandarin · pinyin ān jiǎn

Meanings

  1. security check (abbr. for 安全檢查 ān quán jiǎn chá)
  2. to do a security check
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安
ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
檢
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检
jiǎn · check; examine
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1–3 · an1 jian3

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on1 gim2

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verb

  1. to do a security check; to inspect for security purposes

noun

  1. security check; inspection
  2. security personnel
  3. security agency

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