凶险

兇險

xiōngxiǎn

adjective #30,306

Meanings

1 dangerous and ruthless
2 treacherous
3 ominous and perilous

Characters

fierce; inauspicious

danger; perilous

Examples

HSK 4

前方的山路凶险难行。

Qiánfāng de shānlù xiōngxiǎn nán xíng.

The mountain road ahead is treacherous and hard to travel.

HSK 5

他的病情十分凶险。

Tā de bìngqíng shífēn xiōngxiǎn.

His medical condition is very serious.

Tips

usage

凶险 combines 凶 (fierce/inauspicious) with 险 (perilous). It is stronger than 危险 ('dangerous') and adds a sense of menace or evil intent - used for life-threatening illnesses, treacherous terrain, or ruthless enemies, not for everyday hazards.

Stroke Order

凶 xiōng

险 xiǎn