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pernicious in Chinese

pernicious in Chinese is 危险 — pernicious means causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.

pernicious in Chinese

危险
adj
Pronounced: wēi xiǎn
Causing death or injury; deadly.

What does "pernicious" mean?

  1. adj Causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.
    "Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust."
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pernicious in a sentence

  • Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust.
  • The rumor had a pernicious influence on her reputation.

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What is "pernicious" in Chinese?

"pernicious" in Chinese is 危险. pernicious means: Causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.

How do you pronounce 危险?

"pernicious" in Chinese is 危险, pronounced "wēi xiǎn".

How do you use "pernicious" in a sentence?

Example: "Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust." In Chinese, "pernicious" is 危险.

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