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阽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
阽diàndangerousunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
阽diànalso pr. [yan2]unknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
diàn(dian4) T4
  1. 1dangerous
  2. 2also pr. [yan2]
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March 24, 2026

阽diàn(dian4)

The character 阽 (diàn) refers to something that is dangerous or poses a risk. It is often used in contexts discussing hazardous situations or threats, emphasizing the potential for harm. This character can also be pronounced as [yan2], which may lead to confusion in pronunciation and usage.

Strokes7Radical阝
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions about danger often tie into traditional beliefs about fate and safety, reflecting a collective awareness of risk in daily life and decision-making.

Memory Tip

Imagine a steep cliff (阽) where danger lurks below. The left component, 阝, represents a mound or hill, while the right side, '冂', resembles a downward slope, suggesting a fall. Visualize standing at the edge, feeling the danger, to remember 'diàn' means dangerous.

Meanings of 阽

diàn(dian4)
1dangerous
2also pr. [yan2]
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About 阽

阽Simplified
7Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 阽 with similar sounding characters. It's essential to use it in contexts related to risk or danger, and be careful with its pronunciation, especially distinguishing it from its alternate pronunciation [yan2]. Common collocations include '危险' (dangerous) to describe situations.

HSK Study Tips

Although 阽 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK Level 3 words like '危险' (danger). Focus on understanding its nuances in danger-related contexts to enhance vocabulary retention and pronunciation skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly pronounce 阽 as 'yan' instead of 'diàn'. Additionally, they may confuse it with similar characters like '险' (xiǎn), which also means dangerous but has a slightly different nuance.

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Etymology of 阽

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Decomposition of 阽

IDS Structure⿰阝占
阽Full Character
=
阝yi4
left
占zhan1
right
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How to say dangerous in Chinese

“dangerous” in Chinese is阽diàn

The character 阽 (diàn) refers to something that is dangerous or poses a risk. It is often used in contexts discussing hazardous situations or threats, emphasizing the potential for harm. This character can also be pronounced as [yan2], which may lead to confusion in pronunciation and usage.

When to use 阽

Learners often confuse 阽 with similar sounding characters. It's essential to use it in contexts related to risk or danger, and be careful with its pronunciation, especially distinguishing it from its alternate pronunciation [yan2]. Common collocations include '危险' (dangerous) to describe situations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly pronounce 阽 as 'yan' instead of 'diàn'. Additionally, they may confuse it with similar characters like '险' (xiǎn), which also means dangerous but has a slightly different nuance.

Write 阽

阽

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Word Family of 阽

Words Containing This Character1
阽diàndangerous
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Compound Meaning

What does 阽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 阽

Synonyms include '危险' (wēixiǎn) and '风险' (fēngxiǎn), both of which also convey danger or risk.

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