shocking; horrifying; appalling
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Meanings
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shocking to hear; causing great shock; horrifying; appalling (usu. of bad things happening in society)
formalUsed to describe scandals, crimes, or tragic events that are shocking when heard. Often used in news reports and formal contexts. Has a strong negative connotation.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
jiàn件
hài骇
rén人
tīng听
wén闻
de的
cǎn惨
àn案
。
This is a shocking and tragic case.
Bào报
zhǐ纸
pī披
lù露
le了
nà那
qǐ起
hài骇
rén人
tīng听
wén闻
de的
chǒu丑
wén闻
。
The newspaper exposed that shocking scandal.
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Zhè这
yàng样
de的
bào暴
xíng行
zhēn真
shì是
hài骇
rén人
tīng听
wén闻
。
Such acts of violence are truly appalling.