Common Meanings
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dài殆
Peril; danger; close to disaster. Often used to describe a precarious or critical situation.
在山路上开车，切勿大意，否则危殆
When driving on mountain roads, never be careless, otherwise, it's dangerous.
Almost; nearly (indicating close to exhaustion or completion).
经过长时间的跋涉，他的体力已经消耗殆尽
After a long trek, his physical strength was almost completely exhausted.
Same as '怠' (dài), meaning negligent, remiss, or slack.
他因殆于学业，成绩一落千丈
He neglected his studies, and his grades plummeted.