HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
危 — danger
- Reading
- wēi
- Meaning
- danger; perilous; precarious; critical; to endanger
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
危 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is wēi and it means danger; perilous; precarious; critical; to endanger. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
危 appears in everyday chinese words such as 危险 (dangerous, danger), 危害 (harm, endanger) and 危机 (crisis).
Chinese words containing 危
Frequently asked questions
What does 危 mean in Chinese?
危 means danger; perilous; precarious; critical; to endanger in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 危 read?
危 is read wēi. Reading it inside real words — 危险 and 危害 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 危 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 危 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 危 in a word?
A common word containing 危 is 危险 (wēixiǎn) — "dangerous, danger". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 危 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 危 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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