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风险 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
风险fēngxiǎnriskHSK 5, n, 13 strokes, rank #2578, Hard
风险fēngxiǎnhazardHSK 5, n, 13 strokes, rank #2578, Hard
fēngxiǎn(feng1xian3)feng xian T1
  1. 1risk
  2. 2hazard
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March 24, 2026

风险(風險)fēngxiǎn(feng1xian3)

风险 (fēngxiǎn) refers to the potential for loss or adverse outcomes in various situations, commonly used in business, finance, and personal safety contexts. Understanding risk involves assessing both the likelihood of an event occurring and its possible negative consequences.

Strokes13Frequency#2578DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussions around 风险 are often linked to the concept of 'risk management' in business practices, especially in the fast-paced economic environment. Understanding risk is crucial for entrepreneurs and investors in China.

Memory Tip

Think of 风 (fēng) as 'wind' that can blow in unexpected directions, representing uncertainty, while 险 (xiǎn) sounds like 'scare' to remind you of the hazards involved. Together, they depict the unpredictable and potentially dangerous nature of risks.

Meanings of 风险

fēngxiǎn(feng1xian3)
1risk
2hazard
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About 风险

风险Simplified
風險Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2578Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 风险

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风险 (fēngxiǎn) vs 危险 (wēixiǎn): use 风险 when discussing potential losses in a broader context, while 危险 specifically refers to immediate dangers or hazards.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 风险 with 安全 (ānquán), which means 'safety'. 风险 is often used in formal contexts such as discussions on finance or safety regulations, so it's important to match the register appropriately.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 风险 connects with other terms related to finance and decision-making. Focus on using it in sentences about personal or business contexts to reinforce understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 风险 with 机遇 (jīyù), which means opportunity. For example, saying '尽量避免机遇' (Jǐnliàng bìmiǎn jīyù) instead of '尽量避免风险' (Jǐnliàng bìmiǎn fēngxiǎn) can lead to misunderstanding.

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Component Characters

风fēngwind
HSK 34 strokes风
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险xiǎndanger
HSK 69 strokes阝
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How to say risk in Chinese

“risk” in Chinese is风险fēngxiǎn

风险 (fēngxiǎn) refers to the potential for loss or adverse outcomes in various situations, commonly used in business, finance, and personal safety contexts. Understanding risk involves assessing both the likelihood of an event occurring and its possible negative consequences.

When to use 风险

Be careful not to confuse 风险 with 安全 (ānquán), which means 'safety'. 风险 is often used in formal contexts such as discussions on finance or safety regulations, so it's important to match the register appropriately.

风险 or something close to it

风险 (fēngxiǎn) vs 危险 (wēixiǎn): use 风险 when discussing potential losses in a broader context, while 危险 specifically refers to immediate dangers or hazards.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 风险 with 机遇 (jīyù), which means opportunity. For example, saying '尽量避免机遇' (Jǐnliàng bìmiǎn jīyù) instead of '尽量避免风险' (Jǐnliàng bìmiǎn fēngxiǎn) can lead to misunderstanding.

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Grammar Patterns of 风险

风险 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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不幸的是，容易感冒是这个行业的职业性____。

Catching colds is unfortunately an occupational hazard in this profession.

Example Sentences for 风险 (10)

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不幸的是，容易感冒是这个行业的职业性风险。

bù xìng de shì， ， róng yì gǎn mào shì zhè gè háng yè de zhí yè xìng fēng。

Catching colds is unfortunately an occupational hazard in this profession.
2
有传播病毒的风险。

yǒu chuán bō bìng dú de fēng xiǎn。

There is a risk of passing the virus on.
3
他说：“我从未故意将任何病人置于不必要的风险境地。”

tā shuō：“ ：“ wǒ cóng wèi gù yì jiāng rèn hé bìng rén zhì yú bù bì yào de fēng xiǎn jìng。”

"I have never knowingly exposed any patient to needless risks," he said.
4
这人一定是疯了，居然去冒这种风险。

zhè rén yī dìng shì fēng le， ， jū rán qù mào zhè zhǒng fēng。

The man must be bonkers to take such a risk.
5
他们从未被撺掇去冒这样的风险。

tā mén cóng wèi bèi cuān duō qù mào zhè yàng de fēng xiǎn。

They have never been actively encouraged to take such risks.
6
风险不可能完全消除，但可以通过防范和培训来降低。

fēng xiǎn bù kě néng wán quán xiāo chú， ， dàn kě yǐ tōng guò fáng fàn hé péi xùn lái jiàng。

You could never eliminate risk, but preparation and training could attenuate it.
7
你把这个给克拉维斯看会有很大的风险。

nǐ bǎ zhè gè gěi kè lā wéi sī kàn huì yǒu hěn dà de fēng xiǎn。

You're taking a big risk showing this to Kravis.
8
张晓东很推崇富兰克林的风险控制体系.

zhāng xiǎo dōng hěn tuī chóng fù lán kè lín de fēng xiǎn kòng zhì tǐ xì.

Zhang Xiaodong, a very respected Franklin's risk control system.
9
更高的收益通常伴随着更高的风险。

gēng gāo de shōu yì tōng cháng bàn suí zháo gēng gāo de fēng xiǎn。

Higher returns and higher risk usually go hand in hand.
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12个星期前他才刚刚接受了风险很高的心脏移植手术。

12 12 gè xīng qī qián tā cái gāng gāng jiē shòu le fēng xiǎn hěn gāo de xīn zāng yí zhí shǒu。

Only 12 weeks ago he underwent major heart transplant surgery.

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Cultural Notes for 风险

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In Western cultures, risk is often viewed more positively as a necessary component of innovation and growth, whereas in Chinese culture, there tends to be a greater emphasis on caution and avoidance of risk.

Frequently Asked Questions about 风险

You can say, '投资总是伴随着风险' (Tóuzī zǒng shì bànsuí zhe fēngxiǎn), meaning 'Investment always comes with risks.'

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