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危险

wēixiǎn

dangerous

How common it is

危险 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say wēixiǎn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

危险表示可能出问题或受伤。

wēi xiǎn biǎo shì kě néng chū wèn tí huò shòu shāng。

Dangerous means something may cause problems or injury.

Context note

危险常用于安全、交通和环境。

wēi xiǎn cháng yòng yú ān quán 、 jiāo tōng hé huán jìng。

Danger often appears with safety, traffic, and environment.

5 examples

这里很危险。
zhè lǐ hěn wēi xiǎn。
This place is very dangerous.
不要去危险的地方。
bú yào qù wēi xiǎn de dì fāng。
Do not go to dangerous places.
他感觉危险。
tā gǎn jué wēi xiǎn。
He feels it is dangerous.
小心危险。
xiǎo xīn wēi xiǎn。
Be careful of danger.
危险时要求助。
wēi xiǎn shí yāo qiú zhù。
Ask for help when in danger.

5 mini stories

老师说不要在危险的地方玩。
lǎo shī shuō bú yào zài wēi xiǎn de dì fāng wán。
The teacher said not to play in dangerous places.
开车时要注意危险。
kāi chē shí yào zhù yì wēi xiǎn。
You should pay attention to danger when driving.
他看到前面有危险,就停下了。
tā kàn dào qián miàn yǒu wēi xiǎn, jiù tíng xià le。
He saw danger ahead and stopped.
这条路有点危险。
zhè tiáo lù yǒu diǎn wēi xiǎn。
This road is a bit dangerous.
遇到危险时,先找大人。
yù dào wēi xiǎn shí, xiān zhǎo dà rén。
When in danger, look for an adult first.

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