hóc hiểm
Definition
- Adjective:
- Rugged and inaccessible: Describes a place, such as terrain or a path, that is extremely difficult to reach, traverse, or penetrate due to its dangerous, steep, or complicated natural features.
- Perilous and tricky: Describes a situation, problem, or matter that is exceptionally dangerous, complex, and fraught with hidden difficulties or risks.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đường lên đỉnh núi rất hóc hiểm. (The path to the mountain peak is very rugged and inaccessible.)
- Địa hình hóc hiểm khiến việc giải cứu gặp nhiều khó khăn. (The perilous terrain made the rescue operation very difficult.)
- Đây là một vụ án hóc hiểm với nhiều tình tiết phức tạp. (This is a tricky case with many complicated details.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to emphasize a combination of physical danger and strategic complexity.
- Chiến sĩ đột phá vào vị trí hóc hiểm của địch. (The soldier breached the enemy's perilous and well-fortified position.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hiểm hóc (adj): A variant form with identical meaning (rugged and inaccessible; perilous).
- Khu vực hiểm hóc. (A perilous area.)
Synonyms
- Treacherous: Hazardous and deceptive.
- Inhospitable: Unfavorable and difficult to live in or travel through.
- Knotty: Intricately difficult to solve (for problems).
Related Idioms
- Nơi hóc hiểm: A treacherous place.
- Phải thận trọng khi đi vào nơi hóc hiểm. (One must be cautious when entering a treacherous place.)
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(như hiểm hóc) Rugged and inaccessible
