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“hidden danger” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǐn huàn

Example

这个系统有隐患,可能导致出错。zhè ge xì tǒng yǒu yǐn huàn kě néng dǎo zhì chū cuò

This system contains a hidden danger that may cause errors.

Illustration for 隐患 (hidden danger)

How to say “hidden danger” in Chinese

“Hidden danger” in Chinese is 隐患 (yǐn huàn).

A concealed flaw or problem that may surface later and cause trouble or damage.

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

Example sentences with 隐患

消防检查中发现了多处隐患,需要立即整改。xiāo fáng jiǎn chá zhōng fā xiàn le duō chù yǐn huàn xū yào lì jí zhéng gǎi

The fire inspection found several hidden dangers that need to be corrected immediately.

Tips for using 隐患

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun is common in safety and workplace discussions and sounds more formal than a general word for an ordinary problem.

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