shocked; to shock
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
astonished; shocked; astounded
Describes a state of great surprise, often due to sudden bad news or an unexpected event. Can be used for both individuals and groups.
Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
ge个
bù不
xìng幸
de的
xiāo消
xi息
，
wǒ我
men们
dōu都
gǎn感
dào到
shí十
fēn分
zhèn震
jīng惊
。
We were all extremely shocked to hear this unfortunate news.
Duì对
yú于
tā他
de的
tū突
rán然
cí辞
zhí职
，
dà大
jiā家
dà大
wéi为
zhèn震
jīng惊
。
Everyone was greatly astonished by his sudden resignation.
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Tā她
liǎn脸
shàng上
lù露
chū出
le了
zhèn震
jīng惊
de的
biǎo表
qíng情
。
A shocked expression appeared on her face.
verb
to shock; to astonish; to stun
Used to describe an action or event that causes great shock or surprise. Often used in a causative structure (震惊 + object).
Zhè这
yī一
kē科
xué学
fā发
xiàn现
zhèn震
jīng惊
le了
shì世
jiè界
。
This scientific discovery shocked the world.
Kǒng恐
bù怖
xí袭
jī击
zhèn震
jīng惊
le了
zhěng整
gè个
guó国
jiā家
。
The terrorist attack stunned the entire nation.
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Tā他
de的
huà话
zhèn震
jīng惊
le了
zài在
chǎng场
suǒ所
yǒu有
rén人
。
His words astonished everyone present.