(wēi)

Meaning:

dangerous, precarious; high

HSK 4
Frequency: #797
Pinyin: wēi
Strokes: 6
Radical:

How to Write - 6 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "危" in Chinese

The Chinese character (wēi) means "dangerous, precarious; high". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 危 include: 倾危, 危亡, 危及.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Ideographic

Origin: A person 㔾 at the edge of a cliff 厃; 厃 also provides the pronunciation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "危"?
The pinyin is wēi
How many strokes does "危" have?
It has 6 strokes
What does "危" mean?
dangerous, precarious; high
What is the radical of "危"?
The radical is "㔾"