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“stunned” in Chinese

Chinese

Also目瞪口呆 (mù dèng kǒu dāi)

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīng chà

Example

看到那一幕,我不由得惊诧。kàn dào nà yí mù wǒ bù yóu de jīng chà

I was stunned when I saw that scene.

Illustration for 惊诧 (stunned)

How to say “stunned” in Chinese

“Stunned” in Chinese is 惊诧 (jīng chà).

A sudden shock that briefly freezes thought and leaves a blank, bewildered expression.

Full entry for 惊诧: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 惊诧

他的回答使我感到惊诧。tā de huí dá shǐ wǒ gǎn dào jīng chà

His answer stunned me.

Tips for using 惊诧

  • This adjective is mainly a written-register choice, so it often appears in news reports and formal narratives rather than relaxed everyday conversation.

Other Chinese words for “stunned”

我听到这个消息,目瞪口呆。wǒ tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xī mù dèng kǒu dāi

When I heard the news, I was stunned.

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