COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 危 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 㔾 at the edge of a cliff 厃; 厃 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 危 (wēi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
danger
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wēi
危
danger
Common words
wēi xiǎn
危险
danger; dangerous
wēi hài
危害
to harm; to jeopardize; to endanger; harmful effect; damage
wēi jī
危机
crisis
bīn wēi
濒危
endangered (species); in imminent danger; critically ill
wēi jí
危及
to endanger; to jeopardize; a danger (to life, national security etc)
wēi jí
危急
critical; desperate (situation)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 危
Say “wēi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 危
Common words and phrases
wēi xiǎn
danger; dangerous
wēi hài
to harm; to jeopardize; to endanger; harmful effect; damage
wēi jī
crisis
bīn wēi
endangered (species); in imminent danger; critically ill
wēi jí
to endanger; to jeopardize; a danger (to life, national security etc)
wēi jí
critical; desperate (situation)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“危”。
Zhège zì shì “wēi”.
This character is “危”.
我正在学习“危”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wēi” zì.
I am learning the character “危”.
请写一遍“危”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wēi”.
Please write “危” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 危?
危 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 危 (wēi) mean?
危 (wēi) means danger.
What is the radical of 危?
The radical of 危 is 㔾, associated with Not yet classified.