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惊
jīng
Description
“惊”表示因为突然发生的事情而感到害怕或吃惊。
"惊" means feeling scared or surprised because something sudden happens.
这个字常常和别的字一起用，比如“吃惊”“惊喜”。
This character is often used with other characters, such as in "吃惊" and "惊喜".
Meanings
惊jīng
to be startled; shocked; surprised
这个消息让我很惊。
This news surprised me.
惊jīng
to frighten; to alarm someone
别惊到那只小猫。
Don't scare that little cat.
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Notes
- Etymology
the 忄(heart) radical shows this character relates to feelings and emotion.
- Nuance
惊 rarely stands alone; usually part of compounds like 吃惊 or 惊喜.
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