English–Chinese
“endanger” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwēi jí
Example
他的错误决定可能会危及整个项目的进展。tā de cuò wù jué dìng kě néng huì wēi jí zhěng gè xiàng mù dì jìn zhǎn
His wrong decision may put the progress of the entire project at risk.
How to say “endanger” in Chinese
“Endanger” in Chinese is 危及 (wēi jí).
An action pushes a person, thing, or interest into the reach of danger, with possible damage as the result.
Example sentences with 危及
不当的排放可能会危及周边居民的健康。bú dàng de pái fàng kě néng huì wēi jí zhōu biān jū mín de jiàn kāng
Improper emissions may endanger the health of nearby residents.
Tips for using 危及
- In everyday conversation, this verb often sounds more formal than the wording used for ordinary personal situations, but it remains common in public information and workplace discussions.