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险峻

precipitous

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xian3jun4 • xiǎnjùn

Meaning

Primary

precipitous

Alternatives

steep and dangerous, lofty and dangerous, precarious, dangerous

Mnemonic

险峻 Precipitous describes an area that is 峻 lofty relative to its surrounding, and thus 险 dangerous to be around.

Usage

这 条 山路 非常 险峻。

This mountain road is very precarious.

他们 克服 了 险峻 的 地形。

They overcame the steep and dangerous terrain.

这里 的 环境 险峻， 不 适合 旅游。

The environment here is precarious, not suitable for travel.

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