险 (xiǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 险 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 险 (xiǎn) means "danger or steep". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 险 stroke by stroke?

险 has 9 strokes. The radical is 阝. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 险 and 邮?

险 (xiǎn) and 邮 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 险?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 阝. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 险?

Common words containing 险 include: 危险 (wēi xiǎn) — dangerous; danger; 保险 (bǎo xiǎn) — insurance; 冒险 (mào xiǎn) — To take a risk / adventure.

How to Write 险

The character 险 (xiǎn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

险 is pronounced xiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means danger or steep.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 险 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 险

危险 wēi xiǎn

dangerous; danger

保险 bǎo xiǎn

insurance

冒险 mào xiǎn

To take a risk / adventure

Example Sentences

这里很危险。

zhè lǐ hěn wēi xiǎn

It is dangerous here.

我买了人身保险。

wǒ mǎi le rén shēn bǎo xiǎn

I bought life insurance.

他喜欢去森林冒险。

tā xǐ huān qù sēn lín mào xiǎn

He likes adventuring in the forest.

Similar Characters

邮 yóu

邯 hán

邰 tái

Practice Writing 险 (xiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 险

What does 险 (xiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 险 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 险 and 邮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 险?

What common words use 险?

How to Write 险 (xiǎn)