危 Stroke Order — How to Write 危
危 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 㔾, 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.
危 Radical and Character Components
Components:厃㔾
危 is an ideographic compound. A person 㔾 at the edge of a cliff 厃; 厃 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 㔾 + 4 more strokes
危 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wēi
Meanings of 危 in Chinese
1
wēi危
Unsafe; dangerous; in peril; precarious.
公司的财务状况危如累卵，急需注资
The company's financial situation is precarious, urgently needing capital injection.
To harm, endanger, or imperil something or someone.
吸烟危害健康。
Smoking harms health.
high; steep; towering (as in cliffs, masts)
海边矗立着高耸的危石。
Towering rocks stand tall by the sea.
To cause alarm or surprise; alarming or startling, especially when referring to words or statements.
他发表的言论有些危言耸听，但很快就被证实是谣言。
The remarks he made were somewhat alarmist, but were quickly proven to be rumors.
Upright; righteous; referring to speech or conduct that is earnest and principled.
他总是正襟危坐，危言正色，是大家学习的榜样。
He always sits upright, speaks with earnest and righteous words, and is a role model for everyone.
Referring to a person being on the verge of death or critically ill.
病人生命垂危，医生正在全力抢救。
The patient's life is in critical condition, and doctors are making every effort to save them.
Wei, a star name; one of the Twenty-Eight Mansions in ancient Chinese astronomy.
危宿是秋季星空中重要的一个星座。
The Wei Mansion is an important constellation in the autumn sky.
Common Words and Phrases with 危
1
To use alarmist or sensational language to shock or frighten people.
有些媒体为了提高收视率，常常危辞耸听，报道一些不实的消息。
Some media outlets, in order to boost their viewership, often use sensational language and report inaccurate information.
2
In great danger; in jeopardy; in a critical condition.
医生说病人情况危殆，需要立即手术。
The doctor said the patient's condition was critical and required immediate surgery.
3
critically ill; on the point of death
病人情况危笃，医生正在全力抢救，家属们都在焦急地等待消息。
The patient is in a critical condition, and the doctors are making every effort to save them; the family members are all anxiously awaiting news.
4
To fail to provide support or assistance when someone is in danger.
尽管项目初期遭遇资金周转困难，但团队成员齐心协力，挖掘内部潜力，最终实现了危而不持，使项目顺利推进。
Although the project encountered difficulties with capital turnover in its initial stages, the team members worked together, tapping into internal potential, and ultimately demonstrated the ability to stabilize the situation without external aid, allowing the project to proceed smoothly.
5
To cause harm or danger; to undermine or impair.
噪音污染会危害人们的健康。
Noise pollution can harm people's health.
6
A crisis; a moment of danger or severe difficulty.
缺乏沟通是团队面临信任危机的根源。
Lack of communication is the root cause of the trust crisis the team is facing.
7
critical; in imminent danger
在危急时刻，冷静的头脑能帮助我们做出正确的判断。
In critical moments, a calm mind can help us make correct judgments.
8
a dangerous situation; perilous circumstances
他们被困在冰冷的雪山中，食物耗尽，陷入了危境。
Trapped in the frigid snow mountains with food supplies depleted, they found themselves in a perilous situation.
9
a dangerous or critical situation
面对公司的危局，领导团队决定采取果断措施
Facing the company's critical situation, the leadership team decided to take decisive measures.
10
danger and disaster; calamity
在危难时刻，人们往往会展现出惊人的勇气和团结。
In times of peril, people often show astonishing courage and unity.
11
dangerous and urgent
情况危迫，我们必须尽快找到解决方案。
The situation is dangerous and urgent; we must find a solution as soon as possible.
12
As precarious as a pile of eggs; in an extremely dangerous or unstable situation.
由于资金链断裂，这家小公司的运营已是危如累卵，随时可能破产。
With its capital chain broken, the small company's operations are as precarious as a stack of eggs, on the verge of bankruptcy at any moment.
13
Extremely precarious or in imminent danger, like morning dew that quickly vanishes.
由于气候变化和栖息地破坏，许多珍稀物种的生存状况危若朝露
Due to climate change and habitat destruction, the survival of many rare species is as precarious as morning dew.
14
A dangerous or perilous road.
登山者们在雪山中踏上了一段危途。
The mountaineers embarked on a perilous path in the snowy mountains.
15
in peril; on the verge of extinction or collapse
这项传统手艺正处于危亡的境地，亟待保护与传承。
This traditional craft is in a state of dire peril, urgently requiring protection and inheritance.
16
A critical and perilous juncture or moment of crisis, often sudden and unforeseen, requiring immediate action to avert disaster.
在危亡关头，团队必须团结一致，共同寻找解决方案。
At this perilous moment, the team must unite to find a solution together.
More words with 危
- bīn濒wēi危Endangered or critically ill.
- diàn阽wēi危in peril; facing danger
- jiān艰wēi危difficulties and dangers
- wēi危xiǎn险Danger, Dangerous
- wēi危jí及endanger, jeopardize
- ān安wēi危safety and danger, security
- bìng病wēi危critically ill, in critical condition
- wēi危shí石precarious rock, dangerous rock
- wēi危sù宿Wei (one of the Twenty-eight Mansions), The Wei asterism
- bīn濒wēi危dòng动wu物endangered animals, endangered species
- bīn濒wēi危wù物zhǒng种endangered species
- wēi危jí急shí时kè刻Critical moment, Moment of crisis
- wēi危qiáng樯dangerous mast, precarious mast
- wēi危xiǎn险shuǐ水yù域dangerous waters, hazardous waters
- wēi危yán言alarming statements, sensational remarks
- jīng经jì济wēi危jī机economic crisis, financial crisis
- shēng生mìng命chuí垂wēi危critically ill, in critical condition
- wēi危xiǎn险qū区yù域Dangerous area, Hazardous area
- wēi危zhòng重bìng病ren人Critically ill patient, Critical patient
- xìn信rèn任wēi危jī机trust crisis, crisis of trust
Idioms with 危
- wēi危jī机sì四fú伏crises lurking on all sides
- wēi危jí急cún存wáng亡a crisis of survival or extinction
- wēi危jí急guān关tóu头a critical moment
- wēi危rú如zhāo朝lù露extremely precarious and unstable
- wēi危yán言sǒng耸tīng听Exaggerate to create alarm
- wēi危yán言zhèng正sè色speak uprightly with serious demeanor
- wēi危yú于lěi累luǎn卵extremely precarious or perilous
- wēi危zài在dàn旦xī夕in imminent peril
- ān安bù不wàng忘wēi危In peace, do not forget danger
- chèn趁rén人zhī之wēi危take advantage of someone's vulnerability
- chéng乘rén人zhī之wēi危take advantage of someone's vulnerability
- cún存wáng亡ān安wēi危survival, ruin, security, and peril
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Open the tool →Questions about 危
What does 危 mean in Chinese?
危 (wēi) means “Unsafe” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 危?
危 is pronounced wēi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 危 have?
危 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 危?
危 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 㔾. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 危?
The radical of 危 is 㔾, and 危 is an ideographic compound.