Chinese word

震惊

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhèn jīng

Meaning

  • verbshock

Example

他的话震惊了我。tā de huà zhèn jīng le wǒ

His words shocked me.

Illustration for 震惊 (shock)

More examples

这则新闻的内容令人震惊。zhè zé xīn wén de nèi róng lìng rén zhèn jīng

The content of this news report was shocking.

Core concept

A major event lands with enough force to leave someone emotionally shaken.

Common phrases

  • 令人震惊lìng rén zhèn jīng

    shocking

  • 表示震惊biǎo shì zhèn jīng

    express shock

Similar words

吃惊chī jīng: To react with brief surprise and confusion to an unexpected event or sudden report.
惊讶jīng yà: To express astonishment at something that was not expected.
惊吓jīng xià: To give someone a strong fright through a scary event or sudden threat.

Definition in Chinese

因突发或重大事件使人感到强烈惊讶并在情绪上受到冲击。yīn tū fā huò zhòng dà shì jiàn shǐ rén gǎn dào qiáng liè jīng yà bìng zài qíng xù shàng shòu dào chōng jī

Word origin

震 (zhèn, "shake") + 惊 (jīng, "be startled") portrays intense surprise as an emotional jolt that shakes a person's composure.

Usage tips

  • Because the verb marks a strong response, it fits major news or events better than a brief reaction to a small unexpected change.

Other meanings

  • be astonishedverb

Opposites

  • 镇静zhèn jìngcalm downverb

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