daam1 fung1 him2擔風險担风险
Jyutpingdaam1 fung1 him2
Yaledāam fūng hím
Definition
To assume responsibility for risk; to take a risk.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the active decision to accept potential negative consequences. It is often used in professional or financial contexts where a person or entity deliberately chooses to proceed despite the possibility of failure. Unlike general terms for danger, this implies a calculated choice rather than just being in a hazardous situation.
Examples
This business deal involves taking risks, have you thought it through?
I don't want to take risks for just a little bit of money.
Related words
Common phrases
not worth the risk
share the risk together
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 冒險, which usually implies a more reckless or adventurous act. 擔風險 carries a heavier sense of accountability and professional burden.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
