공안
Meanings
Noun
1. the police in certain countries or historical contexts, today most commonly the police forces of the People's Republic of China or of Vietnam
2. public safety
3. synonym of 화두(話頭) (hwadu, “koan”) (Buddhism)
Pronunciation
gong'an
Examples2
중국 공안에게 마약 밀매 혐의로 체포되었다.
He was arrested by the Chinese police for drug smuggling charges.
공안 사범
public safety offender