shocked; astonished; aghast
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
shocked; astonished; aghast
literaryDescribes a sudden state of shock or alarm, often accompanied by visible changes in expression or demeanor. Commonly used in literary or formal contexts.
Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
ge个
jīng惊
rén人
de的
xiāo消
xi息
，
zhòng众
rén人
wú无
bù不
hài骇
rán然
shī失
sè色
。
Upon hearing this shocking news, everyone turned pale with astonishment.
Tā他
tū突
rán然
chū出
xiàn现
zài在
mén门
kǒu口
，
ràng让
tā她
hài骇
rán然
bù不
zhī知
suǒ所
cuò措
。
His sudden appearance at the doorway left her shocked and at a loss.
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Kàn看
dào到
nà那
kě可
pà怕
de的
jǐng景
xiàng象
，
tā他
hài骇
rán然
dào倒
tuì退
le了
jǐ几
bù步
。
Seeing that terrifying sight, he recoiled several steps in horror.