Definition
危难 describes a situation of serious danger and difficulty, often implying a life-threatening or critical crisis. Unlike 灾难 (disaster), which focuses on the event, 危难 emphasizes the dangerous circumstances a person or group is facing. Common collocations include 在危难时刻 (at a moment of crisis) and 危难之中 (in the midst of danger).
noun
danger and difficultyperilcrisis (typically of a grave, life-threatening nature)
Examples
- 危难，。Zài wēi nàn shíkè, tā xuǎnzé le yǒnggǎn miànduì.At the moment of crisis, he chose to face it bravely.
- 危难，。Péngyou yùdào wēi nàn, wǒmen yīngdāng jìnlì bāngzhù.When a friend faces danger, we should do our best to help.
- 危难。Zhè fèn zérèn zài wēi nàn zhōng xiǎnde gèngjiā zhòngyào.This responsibility becomes even more important in times of crisis.
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