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惊动
jīngdòng
Description
“惊动”的意思是让别人受到打扰或者吓了一跳。
"惊动" means to disturb or startle someone.
我们说话很小声，怕惊动了正在睡觉的孩子。
We speak very quietly, afraid of 惊动 the sleeping child.
Meanings
惊动jīngdòng
to disturb, to alarm, to startle someone
别惊动他，他在工作。
Don't disturb him; he's working.
惊动jīngdòng
to trouble or bother someone (polite)
这么小的事，不用惊动老板。
It's such a small matter, no need to bother the boss.
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Notes
- Etymology
惊 (startle) + 动 (move/stir), literally 'to stir into alarm'.
- Nuance
often used to avoid disturbing sleeping people or troubling important persons.
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