Chinese
màoxiǎn
Meaning: to take a risk; adventure
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

冒險
冒
險
冒险
冒
险

Example sentences

He decided to go on an adventure in the big forest alone.
勇於冒險的精神能為我們開創全新的未來。
勇于冒险的精神能为我们开创全新的未来。
A spirit of adventure can open up a brand new future for us.
爺爺向孩子們講述他年輕時在森林裡冒險的故事。
爷爷向孩子们讲述他年轻时在森林里冒险的故事。
Grandpa is telling the children stories of his adventures in the forest when he was young.
這部小說的主人公是一位勇敢的冒險家。
这部小说的主人公是一位勇敢的冒险家。
The protagonist of this novel is a brave adventurer.
他繪聲繪色地講述了那段冒險經歷。
他绘声绘色地讲述了那段冒险经历。
He described that adventure experience vividly.
俗話說「不入虎穴,焉得虎子」,我們必須冒險一試。
俗话说「不入虎穴,焉得虎子」,我们必须冒险一试。
As the saying goes, "nothing ventured, nothing gained," we must take a risk.

Usage Notes

Can be used as both a verb (to take a risk) and a noun (adventure).

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