阽 (diàn) - To be in danger & to be on the brink of disaster

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diàn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

橙丁

阽 · diàn

To be in danger;

to be on the brink of disaster;

precarious.

To be in dangerto be on the brink of disasterprecarious.

Usage highlights

In dangerOn the brink of perilPrecarious situationAt the edge of disasterFacing imminent danger

Synonyms

  • 危— dangerous, perilous
  • 险— dangerous, risky

Antonyms

  • 安— safe, secure
  • 稳— stable, steady

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The country is in peril (阽危).
  • He stood at the edge of danger (阽于危境).
  • The situation is precarious (阽危之势).

Collocations

  • In danger(阽危)
  • On the brink of peril(阽危)
  • Precarious situation(阽危之势)
  • At the edge of disaster(阽于危境)
  • Facing imminent danger(阽危之际)

Idioms

  • In imminent danger(阽危之域)
  • On the brink of disaster(阽危之地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described being on the edge of a cliff or precipice, later extended to any dangerous situation.
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe states and individuals facing existential threats.

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