look of astonishment; surprised
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
astonished; surprised; taken aback
literaryA literary term describing a facial expression or demeanor of sudden surprise, shock, or disbelief. It is more formal and vivid than simply "惊讶".
Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
ge个
tū突
rú如
qí其
lái来
de的
xiāo消
xi息
，
tā他
yī一
liǎn脸
chà诧
rán然
。
Upon hearing this sudden news, he wore a completely astonished expression.
Tā他
chà诧
rán然
huí回
shǒu首
，
wàng望
zhe着
shēn身
hòu后
kōng空
wú无
yī一
rén人
。
He turned his head in surprise, looking back to find no one there.
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Zhòng众
rén人
wén闻
yán言
，
wú无
bù不
chà诧
rán然
。
Everyone who heard the words was astonished.
Tā她
chà诧
rán然
de地
dèng瞪
dà大
le了
yǎn眼
jing睛
，
shuō说
bù不
chū出
huà话
lái来
。
She stared wide-eyed in astonishment, unable to speak.