危及 (wēi jí) — to endanger, to jeopardize
Definition
危及 means 'to endanger / jeopardize' — focuses on imminent threat to something important (safety, health, development). Stronger and more serious than 危害 ('to harm'), which covers broader damage.
verb
to endangerto jeopardize
Easily confused
Examples
- 危及。Zhè chǎng huǒ zāi wēi jí le zhěng gè shè qū de ān quán.This fire endangered the safety of the entire community.
- 危及。Fǔ bài huì wēi jí gōng sī de cháng qī fā zhǎn.Corruption can jeopardize the company's long-term development.
- 危及。Kōng qì wū rǎn wēi jí zhe wǒ men de jiàn kāng.Air pollution endangers our health.
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