Definition
风险 (fēngxiǎn) is a noun meaning 'risk' — the possibility of loss or harm in a situation, especially in finance or projects. It differs from 危险 (wēixiǎn), which means 'danger' (an immediate threat to safety). The verb siblings (拼, 冒, 担) express the action of taking or facing risk, while 风险 is the risk itself.
noun
riskhazard
Easily confused
- 奉献fèng xiànsound-aliketo dedicate; to devote (oneself or one's efforts to a noble cause)
Examples
- 风险。Zuò rènhé tóuzī dōu yǒu yídìng de fēng xiǎn.Any investment comes with a certain amount of risk.
- 风险，。Zhège xiàngmù de fēng xiǎn bǐjiào dà, nǐ yào kǎolǜ qīngchu.The risk of this project is relatively high; you need to think it over.
- 风险。Jiànkāng fēng xiǎn yǔ shēnghuó xíguàn mìqiè xiāngguān.Health risks are closely related to lifestyle habits.
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