công an

Meaning

1. police

   noun

   police, police officer

   The everyday word for the police in Vietnam. An officer is anh công an or chú công an.

   • Mất xe thì phải báo công an.

     If your motorbike is stolen, you have to report it to the police.

   • Anh trai tui làm công an.

     My brother is a police officer.