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