风险 (fēngxiǎn)

风险 refers to risk or the possibility of something going wrong, particularly in business, health, or decision-making.

Meanings

[noun] risk; danger; hazard; potential loss

Example Sentences

投资有风险，决策需谨慎。 Tóuzī yǒu fēngxiǎn, juécè xū jǐnshèn. Investment involves risks; decisions must be made carefully.

医生提醒病人手术存在一定的风险。 Yīshēng tíxǐng bìngrén shǒushù cúnzài yīdìng de fēngxiǎn. The doctor reminded the patient that surgery carries certain risks.

创业者要学会承担风险。 Chuàngyèzhě yào xuéhuì chéngdān fēngxiǎn. Entrepreneurs need to learn how to bear risks.

我们需要在风险和收益之间找到平衡。 Wǒmen xūyào zài fēngxiǎn hé shōuyì zhījiān zhǎodào pínghéng. We need to find a balance between risk and return.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
承担风险 (chéngdān fēngxiǎn)	to bear/take on risk
降低风险 (jiàngdī fēngxiǎn)	to reduce risk
风险评估 (fēngxiǎn pínggū)	risk assessment
高风险 (gāo fēngxiǎn)	high risk

Usage Notes

风险 is widely used in business, financial, medical, and daily life contexts. It often appears in the structure 有风险 (there is a risk) or 存在风险 (a risk exists). The related phrase 冒风险 (mào fēngxiǎn) means "to take a risk," similar to "to risk it" in English.

Memory Hook

风 (wind) + 险 (danger/steep) — a dangerous wind that can blow you off course; that unpredictable wind is the risk you face.