崄 (xiǎn) - Precipitous, dangerous, perilous — describes steep cliffs, dangerous

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Precipitous, dangerous, perilous — describes steep cliffs, dangerous terrain, or hazardous situations.

Precipitous, dangerous, perilous — describes steep cliffs, dangerous

Usage highlights

Dangerous pathPerilous terrainSteep and dangerousDangerous straitsPrecipitous mountainHazardous journey

Synonyms

  • 险— dangerous, risky (simplified equivalent)
  • 危— dangerous, perilous
  • 峻— steep, high

Antonyms

  • 安— safe, secure
  • 平— flat, level, safe
  • 坦— smooth, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path is extremely dangerous (崄路).
  • They encountered perilous terrain (崄境).
  • The cliff is steep and treacherous (崄峻).
  • Navigating through dangerous straits (崄峡).

Collocations

  • Dangerous path(崄路)
  • Perilous terrain(崄境)
  • Steep and dangerous(崄峻)
  • Dangerous straits(崄峡)
  • Precipitous mountain(崄山)
  • Hazardous journey(崄途)

Idioms

  • Steep and dangerous(崄峻崎岖)
  • Perilous and difficult(崄阻艰难)
  • Dangerous and treacherous(崄恶异常)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe dangerous mountain paths and treacherous terrain.
  • Commonly appears in geographical descriptions and travel accounts of ancient China.
  • Reflects the challenges of traversing China's mountainous landscapes in historical times.

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