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吃惊 (chī jīng): to be startled, to be shocked

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to be startled, to be shocked
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to be startled, to be shocked
  • to be startled
  • to be shocked
  • to be amazed

Chinese explanation

  • 感到意外而惊讶,通常因为遇到没想到的事情
  • 心里突然一紧张,像受到惊吓一样。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

to eat

to startle

Example sentences

,。

Hearing this news, she was very surprised.

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He looked at me in surprise, unable to say a word.

,。

What surprised me was that he actually passed the exam.

,。

Don't be surprised; this is just a misunderstanding.

,。

I was very shocked to hear this news.

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His behavior shocked everyone.

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She was surprised at the result.

,。

Don't be startled; this is just a joke.

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He looked at me in surprise.

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