be surprised; be shocked
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to be surprised; to be shocked; to be startled
neutralDescribes a sudden, often strong reaction to something unexpected or alarming. Can also be used to describe causing surprise in others (令人吃惊).
Zhè这
ge个
xiāo消
xi息
lìng令
rén人
chī吃
jīng惊
。
This news is shocking.
Tā他
tū突
rán然
cóng从
mén门
hòu后
tiào跳
chū出
lái来
，
bǎ把
wǒ我
xià吓
le了
yī一
tiào跳
。
He suddenly jumped out from behind the door, giving me a fright.
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Tā他
kǎo考
shì试
dé得
le了
mǎn满
fēn分
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
chī吃
le了
yī一
jīng惊
。
He got a perfect score on the exam, which surprised everyone.
Tīng听
dào到
tā他
de的
jué决
dìng定
，
tā她
chī吃
jīng惊
de地
zhēng睁
dà大
le了
yǎn眼
jing睛
。
Hearing his decision, she widened her eyes in surprise.
Kàn看
dào到
zhàng账
dān单
shàng上
de的
shù数
zì字
，
tā他
dà大
chī吃
yī一
jīng惊
。
Seeing the number on the bill, he was greatly shocked.