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How to Say ‘Dangerous’ in Simplified Chinese

危险

wēi xiǎn

[way-shyen]

💬 Usage Tip: [危险] literally means “dangerous,” but in football it often means a dangerous attack, shot, or moment near the goal.

🇨🇳 In China: In Chinese sports talk, [危险] is often shouted when a team gets close to scoring. It is a classic commentator-and-fan word.

Phrase Breakdown

危险

wēi xiǎn

[way-shyen]

dangerous

Means something could cause harm or trouble; also used for tense moments in a match.

Example

禁区里非常危险。

It is very dangerous inside the penalty area.

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