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险
xiǎn
Description
"险"常常用来说危险的事情，比如很高很陡的山，或者不安全的地方。
"险" is often used to describe dangerous things, such as very high and steep mountains or unsafe places.
它也可以表示差一点儿就发生了什么事。
It can also mean that something almost happened.
Meanings
危险wēixiǎn
dangerous; danger; risk
这条路很险，你要小心。
This road is dangerous; you need to be careful.
险xiǎn
nearly; almost (something bad happened)
我险些迟到了。
I almost arrived late.
险xiǎn
steep; rugged (terrain)
这座山又高又险。
This mountain is tall and steep.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally described dangerous, steep terrain; extended to mean risk and 'nearly'.
- Nuance
险 rarely stands alone; usually in compounds like 危险, 保险, 险些.
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