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“crisis” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwēi jī

Example

这次疫情造成了经济危机。zhè cì yì qíng zào chéng le jīng jì wēi jī

This pandemic caused an economic crisis.

Illustration for 危机 (crisis)

How to say “crisis” in Chinese

“Crisis” in Chinese is 危机 (wēi jī).

A dangerous turning point where events may worsen quickly and the outcome remains uncertain.

Full entry for 危机: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 危机

企业如果不及时应对危机,可能面临倒闭。qǐ yè rú guǒ bù jí shí yìng duì wēi jī kě néng miàn lín dǎo bì

If a company does not respond to the crisis in time, it may face closure.

Tips for using 危机

  • In Chinese news and everyday discussion, this noun often follows a topic such as the economy, public health, or trust, making the affected area clear.

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