险 Stroke Order — How to Write 险
险 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
险 Radical and Character Components
险 is a phono-semantic compound: 阝 (hill) carries the meaning, while 佥 indicates the sound.
Radical: 阝 + 7 more strokes
险 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xiǎn
Meanings of 险 in Chinese
1
xiǎn险
Refers to a potential disaster, danger, or risk, as in 'danger,' 'risk,' 'adventure,' or 'insurance.'
攀登这座山峰需要极大的勇气，充满了未知和险境
Climbing this peak requires immense courage, full of unknowns and perilous situations.
Dangerous, perilous, or risky, often referring to a situation or place with a high potential for disaster or difficulty.
他虽然身处险境，但依然保持镇定，最终成功脱险
Although he was in a perilous situation, he remained calm and eventually escaped danger successfully.
A strategic and dangerous pass or a place difficult to traverse, often a natural barrier.
这个地方地势险要，是通往城镇的唯一隘口。
This location has a strategic and dangerous terrain, serving as the only pass leading to the town.
malicious; sinister; treacherous
他那阴险的笑容让人不寒而栗。
His sinister smile sent shivers down one's spine.
Adverb, meaning almost, nearly, or narrowly escaped. For instance, '险些摔倒' (almost fell) or '险遭不幸' (narrowly escaped misfortune).
他险些迟到。
He almost arrived late.
Common Words and Phrases with 险
1
strategic pass or a place difficult of access
穿过这片森林，我们将到达一个险隘的峡谷，那里是徒步旅行的挑战。
Through this forest, we will reach a perilous gorge, which is a challenge for hikers.
2
A dangerous or hazardous place or situation.
登山者们小心翼翼地穿过这片险地，每一步都踏得十分谨慎。
The climbers cautiously made their way through this perilous area, taking every step with extreme care.
3
Sinister and pernicious; insidious and malicious.
那个歹徒行事险毒，不仅偷走了财物，还恶意破坏了受害人的家。
The villain's actions were insidious and vicious; not only did he steal valuables, but he also maliciously damaged the victim's home.
4
Dangerous and difficult (referring to a place or situation); perilous.
登山队在穿越这片险厄的山区时，遇到了许多挑战。
The mountaineering team encountered many challenges while traversing this perilous mountainous area.
5
Dangerous and sinister.
登山者必须小心应对高山地区险恶的气候变化
Mountaineers must carefully cope with the treacherous climate changes in high-altitude regions.
6
perilous peak; lofty and steep peak
登山队员们经过数日的艰苦跋涉，终于征服了那座被云雾缭绕的险峰
After several days of arduous trekking, the mountaineering team finally conquered the perilous peak shrouded in clouds.
7
A strategic and dangerous pass or gateway.
探险队克服了重重险关，终于到达了山顶。
The expedition team overcame numerous perilous passes and finally reached the mountain summit.
8
narrowly; almost (referring to a close call)
她昨天在路上险乎摔倒，幸亏及时扶住了墙。
She almost fell on the road yesterday, luckily she grabbed the wall in time.
9
dangerous and urgent; critical and pressing
山路崎岖，处处险急，司机必须小心驾驶。
The mountain road is rugged and dangerous at every turn; the driver must drive carefully.
10
Acrobatics; dangerous and spectacular stunts or skills, often performed for entertainment.
马戏团的演员们表演了各种令人惊叹的险技，赢得了观众们阵阵掌声。
The circus performers displayed various astonishing daring feats, earning rounds of applause from the audience.
11
extremely dangerous, often referring to steep and perilous terrain
这条山路险绝，两侧是万丈深渊，攀登者必须小心翼翼。
This mountain path is extremely perilous, with deep abysses on both sides; climbers must be very cautious.
12
Dangerous and steep; precipitous.
这座山路险峻，行走时务必小心。
This mountain path is precipitous, so be sure to be careful when walking.
13
dangerous and difficult
这次徒步旅行充满了险难，但我们最终克服了它们。
This hiking trip was full of perils and difficulties, but we eventually overcame them.
14
perilous and out-of-the-way
探险队计划穿越那片险僻的原始森林，寻找失落的古文明遗迹。
The expedition team plans to traverse that perilous and remote primeval forest in search of lost ancient civilization ruins.
15
precipitous; steep and dangerous
这条山路险峭，步行需要格外小心。
This mountain path is perilous and steep, requiring extra caution when walking.
16
dangerous condition
登山队在攀登过程中遇到了险情，幸好救援人员及时赶到。
The mountaineering team encountered a dangerous situation during their climb, but luckily rescuers arrived in time.
More words with 险
- jiān奸xiǎn险Sinister, Treacherous
- jiān艰xiǎn险hardships and dangers
- yù遇xiǎn险In distress, In danger
- jù据xiǎn险hold a strategic position, occupy a commanding height
- píng凭xiǎn险rely on natural barriers, depend on strategic terrain
- shè涉xiǎn险risk danger, venture into danger
- bèi被bǎo保xiǎn险rén人the insured, insured person
- mào冒fēng风xiǎn险Take a risk, Run a risk
- fēng风xiǎn险risk, danger
- mào冒xiǎn险adventure, risk
- wēi危xiǎn险Danger, Dangerous
- xiǎn险jìng境peril, danger
- xiǎn险xiē些almost, nearly
- xiǎn险yào要strategic, perilous
- tàn探xiǎn险exploration, adventure
- tuō脱xiǎn险to get out of danger, to be out of danger
- yīn阴xiǎn险insidious, treacherous
- báo保xiǎn险xiāng箱safe, strongbox
- tàn探xián险zhě者explorer, adventurer
- báo保xiǎn险qī期insurance period, policy period
Idioms with 险
- xiǎn险xiàng象huán环shēng生dangers constantly arising
- xiǎn险zāo遭bù不cè测narrowly escape misfortune
- xiǎn险zǔ阻jiān艰nán难perilous obstacles and severe difficulties
- àn暗jiāo礁xiǎn险tān滩hidden dangers and lurking perils
- huà化xiǎn险wéi为yí夷turn danger into safety
- jiān艰nán难xiǎn险zǔ阻arduous difficulties and perilous obstacles
- jū居xīn心xiǎn险è恶harbor sinister intentions
- lǚ履xiǎn险rú如yí夷handle perilous situation with ease
- lǚ履xiǎn险ruò若yí夷face danger with ease
- mào冒xiǎn险zhǔ主yì义taking excessive risks for speculative gains
- qiān千nán难wàn万xiǎn险innumerable difficulties and dangers
- shān山gāo高shuǐ水xiǎn险full of difficulties and dangers
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Open the tool →Questions about 险
What does 险 mean in Chinese?
险 (xiǎn) means “Refers to a potential disaster” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 险?
险 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 险 have?
险 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 险?
险 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 险?
The radical of 险 is 阝, and 险 is a phono-semantic compound.