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风险
fēngxiǎn
Description
"风险"是指做某件事的时候，可能会发生不好结果的机会。
"风险" refers to the chance that something bad might happen when doing something.
我们常常说投资、开车或者做生意有风险。
We often say that investing, driving, or doing business involves 风险.
Meanings
风险fēngxiǎn
risk; the chance of a bad outcome
投资股票有很大的风险。
Investing in stocks carries significant risk.
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Notes
- Etymology
风 (wind) + 险 (danger); literally "wind-danger," meaning unpredictable peril.
- Nuance
风险 stresses probability of loss (often financial), while 危险 means concrete physical danger.
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