險 (him2) — nearly; almost; within an inch of in Cantonese
himˊ²險简 险
Mandarin Pinyin: xian3
Meaning of 險
nounnearly; almost; within an inch of
noundanger; risk; perilous place
nounsinister; vicious; treacherous
noundangerous; risky; perilous
Example Sentences with 險
危險：激光在使用中
Danger: Laser in use.
結賬嗰陣時，計埋啲租金保險燈油火臘，七除八扣，唔賺得幾多咋
When working out the accounts, considering the rental, insurance, utility bills, and other deductibles, there won't be much profit to be made.
危難中，"有子不需父上前"；搶險時，"上陣不離父子兵"。
A son would would protect his father and face the danger himself; but in times of emergency, both son and father would fight the battle together.
如果唔夠小心嘅話，放煙花就好危險
If [you're] not careful enough, setting off fireworks is dangerous.
係咪想賣保險嗰啲人呀？
Is it those people who want to sell insurance?
Words Containing 險
鋌而走險ting5 ji4 zau2 him2
to take desperate measures when at risk; to make a reckless move when in danger
火險fo2 him2
fire insurance; fire risk
險惡him2 ok3
sinister; treacherous
保險業bou2 him2 jip6
insurance, underwriting
保險絲bou2 him2 si1
a fuse
醫療保險ji1 liu4 bou2 him2
health insurance
探險家taam3 him2 gaa1
explorer
險詐him2 zaa3
sinister and crafty; treacherous and dangerous
保險槓bou2 him2 gong3
bumper
化險為夷faa3 him2 wai4 ji4
escape the jaws of danger; transform danger into safety
艱險gaan1 him2
difficult and dangerous
意外保險ji3 ngoi6 bou2 him2
意外傷害保險
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