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惊世

jīngshì

Description

"惊世"用来说一件事非常特别,能让全世界的人都很吃惊。

"惊世" is used to describe something very special that surprises people all over the world.

这个词常常和别的字一起用,比如"惊世骇俗",意思是很不平常,让大家都惊讶。

This word is often used with other characters, like in "惊世骇俗", meaning very unusual and astonishing to everyone.

Meanings

惊世jīngshì

to astonish the world; shockingly remarkable

他做了一件惊世的大事。

He did a world-shaking deed.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    惊 (to startle) + 世 (the world), literally "startle the world."

  • Nuance

    usually literary; often appears in the fixed phrase 惊世骇俗 (shocking to society).

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