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Definition
Risk; the chance of danger, harm, or loss.
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How it's used
Refers to the potential for loss or negative outcomes in a professional or analytical context. While it is a standard term in business and finance, it is also used in everyday speech to discuss the dangers of personal decisions or life choices. It carries a more formal or serious tone compared to words like 危險 which focus more on immediate physical danger.
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Investing always carries risks, you need to think clearly.
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Common phrases
risk management
to bear or take a risk
high risk
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 危險. While both involve danger, 風險 specifically refers to the calculated probability of a negative event occurring, whereas 危險 describes a state of being unsafe or hazardous.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
