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How to say “call the police” in Chinese

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call the police

Chinese · 中文

polite

Translation

请报警

Romanization

Qing baojing

Pronunciation

ching baow-jing

When to use it

Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

请报警 — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "call the police".

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FAQ

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How do you say "call the police" in Chinese?+

You say "请报警" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Qing baojing", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ching baow-jing".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "ching baow-jing" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Qing baojing".

When should I use it?+

Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.