嶮 (xiǎn) - Precipitous, dangerous, perilous & refers to steep cliffs, dangerous terrain, or hazardous

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xiǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶮 · xiǎn

Precipitous, dangerous, perilous;

refers to steep cliffs, dangerous terrain, or hazardous situations.

Precipitous, dangerous, perilousrefers to steep cliffs, dangerous terrain, or hazardous

Usage highlights

Dangerous terrainRisk insurancePrecipitous mountainEscape dangerAdventureDangerous situation

Synonyms

  • 险— dangerous, risky (simplified form)
  • 危— dangerous, perilous
  • 峻— steep, precipitous

Antonyms

  • 安— safe, secure
  • 夷— smooth, safe (as in 化险为夷)
  • 平— flat, peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path is extremely dangerous (山路险峻).
  • He narrowly escaped a perilous situation (脱险).
  • This is a dangerous place (险地).
  • The insurance covers various risks (保险).

Collocations

  • Dangerous terrain(险地)
  • Risk insurance(保险)
  • Precipitous mountain(险峰)
  • Escape danger(脱险)
  • Adventure(冒险)
  • Dangerous situation(险境)

Idioms

  • Out of danger after going through hardships(化险为夷)
  • Risking life and death(赴险如夷)
  • Facing danger fearlessly(临危不惧)
  • A narrow escape(九死一生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe treacherous mountain paths and dangerous situations.
  • In modern usage, frequently appears in insurance terminology (保险) meaning 'risk' or 'insurance'.
  • Common in geographical descriptions of China's mountainous regions.

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