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

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.

他有过很多惊险的经历。

Tā yǒu guò hěnduō jīngxiǎn de jīnglì.

He has had many hair-raising experiences.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

惊 jīng

险 xiǎn