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吃惊
chījīng
Description
当你看到或听到没想到的事，心里很惊讶的时候，就可以说"吃惊"。
When you see or hear something unexpected and feel very surprised, you can say "吃惊".
Meanings
吃惊chījīng
to be surprised; startled; shocked
这个消息让我很吃惊。
This news surprised me.
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Notes
- Etymology
吃 (to take/receive) + 惊 (fright), literally "to receive a fright."
- Nuance
often used with 让/令 to say something surprises someone: 令人吃惊.
In videos
“我真的很吃惊，就是台湾的老师会写简体字。”
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