危及
wēi jí
Pinyin
Definition
危及
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- to endanger
- to jeopardize
- a danger (to life, national security etc)
Character Decomposition
Idioms (20)
事危累卵
- 1 lit. the matter has become a pile of eggs (idiom); fig. at a critical juncture
倒悬之危
- 1 lit. the crisis of being hanged upside down (idiom); fig. extremely critical situation
- 2 dire straits
伤及无辜
- 1 to harm the innocent (idiom)
力所能及
- 1 as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability
- 2 within one's powers
力尽神危
- 1 totally exhausted as result of overexertion (idiom)
Sample Sentences
而王强被尤丽打中了手臂和肩膀,虽然没有危及生命,但最终受到了法律的惩罚。
Meanwhile, Wang Qiang had been shot by You Li in the arm and shoulder. His injuries weren't life-threatening, but he was ultimately punished in accordance with the law.