xiǎn
tān

noun
common

Meaning of 险滩

险滩 means dangerous rapids; treacherous shoal (in a river). Pronounced xiǎn tān.

  • dangerous rapids; treacherous shoal (in a river)

Definitions & Examples

Chuán
zhī
zài
xiǎn
tān
zhōng
háng
xíng
shí
fēn
wēi
xiǎn
 

It is extremely dangerous for ships to navigate through dangerous rapids.

Zhè
tiáo
shàng
yóu
yǒu
duō
xiǎn
tān
 

There are many treacherous shoals in the upper reaches of this river.

Lǎo
chuán
zhǎng
píng
zhe
fēng
de
jīng
yàn
 
ān
quán
de
jià
chuán
tōng
guò
le
xiǎn
tān
 

The old captain, relying on his rich experience, safely navigated the ship through the dangerous rapids.

Measure Words

/ chù
Primary
/ duàn
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