惊险 (jīng xiǎn) — thrilling and dangerous (used for experiences, movies, etc.)
Definition
Adjective for experiences that are thrilling BECAUSE they feel dangerous (movies, games, escapes). Unlike 危险, no real harm is implied — the danger is the excitement.
adjective
thrilling and dangerous (used for experiences, movies, etc.)
Examples
- 惊险。Zhè bù jīng xiǎn diàn yǐng ràng guān zhòng yì zhí hěn jǐn zhāng.This thrilling movie kept the audience tense all the time.
- 惊险，。Tā jīng lì le nà me duō jīng xiǎn de shì qing, zhēn yǒng gǎn.He experienced so many perilous things, truly brave.
- 惊险。Wǒ cóng lái méi wán guò zhè me jīng xiǎn de yóu xì.I've never played such a thrilling game.
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