惊险 jīngxiǎn perilous
perilous; touch-and-go; nerve-racking; suspenseful
How to remember 惊险: 惊 frighten + 险 risky = perilous.
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How it is used
- Thrilling and perilous, touch-and-go - 惊险的一幕 (jīngxiǎn de yímù) a nerve-racking moment, 惊险片 (jīngxiǎnpiàn) a thriller.
- Combines danger and excitement; suits stunts, close calls, and suspense films.
- Contrast 危险 (wēixiǎn, dangerous), which is just risk; 惊险 adds the heart-in-throat thrill.