Meaning and Usage
The term 遇险 (yùxiǎn) specifically refers to encountering danger or being in a perilous situation, often used in contexts like accidents, natural disasters, or emergencies. It is commonly applied to situations involving ships, planes, climbers, or anyone facing life-threatening risks.
Common Collocations
- 遇险求救 (yùxiǎn qiújiù): to call for help when in danger
- 遇险信号 (yùxiǎn xìnhào): distress signal
- 遇险人员 (yùxiǎn rényuán): people in danger or victims
These collocations highlight the word's frequent use in emergency and rescue contexts.
Usage Notes
When using 遇险, the focus is on the event of encountering danger rather than the cause or aftermath. It often appears in formal or news contexts but can also be used in everyday speech when describing accidents or emergencies. Avoid confusing 遇险 with general words for danger like 危险 (wēixiǎn), which describes the state of being dangerous rather than the event of encountering danger.