steep and rugged; grim and dangerous
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
(of mountains) high and steep; precipitous; rugged
Describes terrain that is both elevated and dangerous to traverse. Often used for mountain peaks, cliffs, and paths.
Zhè这
zuò座
shān山
fēng峰
shí十
fēn分
xiǎn险
jùn峻
，
pān攀
dēng登
nán难
dù度
jí极
dà大
。
This mountain peak is extremely steep and perilous, making it very difficult to climb.
Xiǎn险
jùn峻
de的
shān山
lù路
ràng让
rén人
wàng望
ér而
shēng生
wèi畏
。
The rugged mountain path makes people shrink back at the sight.
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Huà华
shān山
yǐ以
xiǎn险
jùn峻
zhù著
chēng称
yú于
shì世
。
Mount Hua is world-famous for its steep and dangerous terrain.
adjective
(of situations) grim; severe; dangerous and critical
formalDescribes circumstances, situations, or trends that are perilous and demand urgent attention. Often used in political, economic, or military contexts.
Dāng当
qián前
de的
xíng形
shì势
shí十
fēn分
xiǎn险
jùn峻
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
lěng冷
jìng静
yìng应
duì对
。
The current situation is extremely grim, and we must respond calmly.
Zhè这
chǎng场
bǐ比
sài赛
de的
jú局
shì势
biàn变
de得
xiǎn险
jùn峻
qǐ起
lái来
。
The tide of this match has turned critical.
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Gōng公
sī司
miàn面
lín临
zhe着
xiǎn险
jùn峻
de的
cái财
wù务
wēi危
jī机
。
The company is facing a severe financial crisis.