xiǎn​xī

steep and rugged

xiǎn​xī steep and rugged

  1. precipitous
    (literary) rugged or precipitous; difficult of access because of steep terrain; same as xiǎn
  2. mountain gorge
    (bound form) a narrow mountain gorge or ravine; a steep and dangerous mountain path

xiǎn​xī treacherous

  1. vicious
    (literary) sinister; malicious; describes a person's character as being harsh or crooked
  2. dangerous
    (literary) dangerous or perilous; treacherous