Definition
危险 (wēixiǎn) is the general word for 'dangerous' or 'danger' — used for any situation, condition, or thing that may cause harm. It is broader than 风险 (fēngxiǎn, 'risk'), which focuses on the possibility of loss in finance or planning, and 危机 (wēijī, 'crisis'), which is a critical turning point. 危险 is the everyday term for physical danger.
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Examples
- ，危险。Guò mǎlù de shíhou yào xiǎoxīn, yīnwèi hěn wēi xiǎn.Be careful when crossing the street because it's very dangerous.
- 危险，。Zhège gōngzuò méiyǒu wēi xiǎn, hěn ānquán.This job has no danger; it's very safe.
- 危险。Xīyān duì shēntǐ hěn wēi xiǎn.Smoking is very dangerous to your health.
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