警戒 Traditional form: 警戒 Pinyin (reading): jǐngjiè Definitions: to warn to alert to be on the alert to stand guard sentinel Characters: 警 - to guard, to watch; alarm, alert 戒 - to warn, to admonish; to swear off, to avoid Traditional characters: 警 - to guard, to watch; alarm, alert 戒 - to warn, to admonish; to swear off, to avoid