危险 wēixiǎn danger
danger; dangerous; perilous
How to remember 危险: 危 dangerous + 险 risky = danger.
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How it is used
- 'Dangerous / danger' - adjective 很危险 (hěn wēixiǎn) very dangerous, or noun 有危险 (yǒu wēixiǎn) there's danger.
- Antonym 安全 (ānquán, safe). Contrast 厉害 (lìhai) or 严重 (yánzhòng, serious/severe): 危险 specifically implies risk of harm - 安全的地方 (ānquán de dìfang) a safe place.
- Common: 危险动作 (wēixiǎn dòngzuò) dangerous stunt; 脱离危险 (tuōlí wēixiǎn) be out of danger.
Example sentences
- 它有危险。 Tā yǒu wēixiǎn.It can be dangerous.
- 你处于危险之中。 Nǐ chǔyú wēixiǎn zhīzhōng.You were in danger.
- 骑摩托车很危险。 Qí mótuōchē hěn wēixiǎn.Riding a motorbike is very dangerous.