冒险
màoxiǎnTraditional: 冒险
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Translation
to take a risk, to venture, adventure
Word origin
A compound of 冒 (mào, to risk or brave) and 险 (xiǎn, danger), literally to brave danger.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 冒 (mào, to brave) + 险 (xiǎn, danger)
Stroke order
冒
险
Examples
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He loves taking risks.
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Doing it this way is far too risky.
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We decided to take a chance on it.
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That was a dangerous adventure.
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He risked his life to rescue the child.
冒险 (mào xiǎn) means to take a risk or to venture into danger, and as a noun an adventure. It covers both reckless gambles and bold, exciting undertakings.
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