吃惊

chījīng

to be shocked; startled

Dictionary entry

to be startled; to be shocked; to be amazed

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惊

See it in sentences

这个消息让他很吃惊。

Zhège xiāoxi ràng tā hěn chījīng.

English

The news surprised him a lot.

我吃惊地看着他。

Wǒ chījīng de kàn zhe tā.

English

I looked at him in surprise.

Goes with

  • 很吃惊very shocked
  • 别吃惊do not be shocked
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