Dangerous refers to something that poses a threat to safety or well-being.
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- Refers to situations that could cause harm or damage.
- Used to warn others of potential threats.
- Can describe both physical objects and abstract concepts.
1) 概览：危险（wēixiǎn）是一个描述性形容词，用于表达某种情况、行为或环境具有破坏性或威胁性。它不仅可以描述物理上的威胁（如悬崖、火灾），也可以描述抽象的威胁（如危险的计划、危险的信号）。
2) 使用模式：作为形容词，它通常直接修饰名词（如：危险的工作），也可以放在谓语位置（如：这个地方很危险）。它常与程度副词搭配，如“非常危险”、“极其危险”。
3) 常见语境：在交通安全（如：危险驾驶）、职业健康（如：危险作业）、人际关系（如：他是一个危险的人）以及自然环境（如：危险的河流）中频繁出现。
4) 近义词辨析：与“可怕”相比，“危险”侧重于客观存在的威胁性，而“可怕”侧重于主观上的恐惧感。与“风险”相比，“危险”是一个形容词，而“风险”是名词，指代可能发生的负面结果。
Examples
这里游泳非常危险。
everydayIt is very dangerous to swim here.
请远离危险区域。
formalPlease stay away from the dangerous area.
这简直太危险了！
informalThat was simply too dangerous!
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
危险品
Dangerous goods
化险为夷
Turn danger into safety
身处险境
Be in a dangerous situation
Often Confused With
Risk is a noun referring to the probability of loss, whereas dangerous is an adjective describing the threat itself.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
It is a neutral to formal adjective. It is frequently used in both spoken warnings and formal safety protocols. Ensure you place it correctly as a modifier or predicate.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it as a noun incorrectly. Remember it describes the quality of a situation, not the situation itself. Do not confuse it with 'risk'.
Tips
Use with degree adverbs
Add '很' (very) or '特别' (especially) before '危险' to emphasize the level of threat.
Do not confuse with 'risk'
Remember that '危险' is an adjective describing a state, while '风险' is a noun referring to the possibility of loss.
Safety first culture
In Chinese society, '危险' is often used in public signage to promote caution and collective safety.
Word Origin
The character '危' originally depicted a person on a high, unstable cliff. '险' refers to a narrow, difficult passage, combining to form the concept of danger.
Cultural Context
In China, safety warnings often use the word '危险' on signs to protect citizens. It is a standard term used in school and workplace safety education.
Memory Tip
Think of a cliff edge: it is 'dangerous' (危险). Visualize a warning sign to lock the meaning in your memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions“危险”是形容词，描述一种状态；“风险”是名词，指代可能发生的不良后果。例如，我们可以说“这个工作很危险”，也可以说“这个工作有很大的风险”。
你可以说“过马路时看手机很危险”。通过在形容词前加上“很”或“非常”，可以增强语气的程度。
最直接的反义词是“安全”。当某事没有威胁时，我们称之为安全。
Test Yourself
在这座桥上奔跑太___了，请慢一点。
根据语境，奔跑会带来伤害，所以是危险的。
选择正确的句子。
选项B符合形容词作谓语的用法。
Score: /2
Summary
Dangerous refers to something that poses a threat to safety or well-being.
- Refers to situations that could cause harm or damage.
- Used to warn others of potential threats.
- Can describe both physical objects and abstract concepts.
Use with degree adverbs
Add '很' (very) or '特别' (especially) before '危险' to emphasize the level of threat.
Do not confuse with 'risk'
Remember that '危险' is an adjective describing a state, while '风险' is a noun referring to the possibility of loss.
Safety first culture
In Chinese society, '危险' is often used in public signage to promote caution and collective safety.
Examples
3 of 3这里游泳非常危险。
It is very dangerous to swim here.
请远离危险区域。
Please stay away from the dangerous area.
这简直太危险了！
That was simply too dangerous!
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This Word in Other Languages
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More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
