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TOPIK 4noun

치안

chian

치안이 · 치안을

public safety, law and order

Example

한국은 치안이 좋아서 밤에도 안전한 편이에요.

Korea has good public safety, so it's fairly safe even at night.

Word parts

치 govern안 peace

Literally 'governing to keep the peace'.