[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #States-and-Conditions # 危 wēi danger; dangerous ## Components [[卩 (jié)]] [[⺈ (dāo)]] [[厂 (chǎng，ān，hān，yán)]] [[厂 chǎng，ān，hān，yán]] [[乚 (yǐ)]] [[横折钩 ((héng zhé gōu))]] ## Meaning Today, "危" still carries the connotation of danger or peril. It can refer to any situation or circumstance that poses a threat to safety or security. Additionally, it may imply a sense of caution or vigilance in facing potential risks. ## History "危" is a compound ideogram. Its character is composed of the radical for "person" and the component representing "cliff" or "precipice." It signifies the perilous situation of a person standing at the edge of a cliff, emphasizing the need for self-restraint. Its primary meaning is "dangerous" or "perilous." ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ? ### Seal Script ![[危 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[危 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[危 reg.svg]]