惊险

驚險

jīngxiǎn

adjective HSK 7-9 #12,332

Meanings

1 thrilling; hair-raising
2 perilous and exciting

Characters

startling; alarming

dangerous; risky

Literally 'startlingly dangerous' - danger that makes your heart race.

Examples

HSK 4

他有过很多惊险的经历。

Tā yǒu guò hěnduō jīngxiǎn de jīnglì.

He has had many hair-raising experiences.

HSK 6

这部电影的情节非常惊险。

Zhèbù diànyǐng de qíngjié fēicháng jīngxiǎn.

The plot of this movie is very thrilling.

Tips

usage

惊险 is the perfect word for action movies, roller coasters, and near-miss stories. Unlike 危险 (dangerous), 惊险 implies excitement and entertainment alongside the danger.

Stroke Order

惊 jīng

险 xiǎn