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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.
Frequency#2578DifficultyMedium
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.
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AI Study Notes for 风险
Quick Contrast
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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
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.
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.
10
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.
Cultural Notes for 风险
🏮Cultural insight
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.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
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.'
It is more commonly used in formal settings like business discussions rather than in casual conversation.
The opposite concept would be 安全 (ānquán), meaning safety or security.
