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    Referring to a security guard with 保安 (bǎo'ān)

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    Explanation

    保安 (bǎo'ān) means "security guard," referring to a person responsible for maintaining safety and order. It is a common noun used in everyday contexts such as buildings, events, and personal protection.

    Examples

    • 小区门口的保安每天都很认真地检查出入证件。

      Xiǎoqū ménkǒu de bǎo'ān měitiān dōu hěn rènzhēn de jiǎnchá chūrù zhèngjiàn.

      The security guard at the entrance of the residential compound diligently checks IDs every day.

    • 商场里的保安帮我找到了丢失的钱包。

      Shāngchǎng lǐ de bǎo'ān bāng wǒ zhǎo dào le diūshī de qiánbāo.

      The security guard in the shopping mall helped me find my lost wallet.

    • 他毕业后做了两年保安，后来考上了公务员。

      Tā bìyè hòu zuò le liǎng nián bǎo'ān, hòulái kǎo shàng le gōngwùyuán.

      After graduating, he worked as a security guard for two years, and later passed the civil service exam.

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