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“risk” in Chinese

Chinese

Also冒 (mào) · 豁 (huō)

Pronunciation

Pinyinfēng xiǎn

Example

参加这个项目有一定的风险。cān jiā zhè ge xiàng mù yǒu yí dìng de fēng xiǎn

Taking part in this project carries some risk.

Illustration for 风险 (risk)

How to say “risk” in Chinese

“Risk” in Chinese is 风险 (fēng xiǎn).

A shadow over a choice, where changing conditions may turn it into a source of loss.

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

Example sentences with 风险

他不愿意承担风险。tā bú yuàn yì chéng dān fēng xiǎn

He is unwilling to bear the risk.

Tips for using 风险

  • A project or choice can carry or involve risk, while a condition or action can create or reduce it.

Other Chinese words for “risk”

2

冒

mào

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他愿意为孩子冒险。tā yuàn yì wèi hái zi mào xiǎn

He is willing to take risks for his child.

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豁

huō

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这次他决定豁一把,试试看。zhè cì tā jué dìng huō yì bǎ shì shì kàn

This time he decided to risk it and give it a try.

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