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惊叹
jīngtàn
Description
当你看到很美或很厉害的东西时，会很惊讶，忍不住说出来，这就是惊叹。
When you see something very beautiful or impressive, you feel surprised and can't help but say it out loud; this is 惊叹.
Meanings
惊叹jīngtàn
to marvel at; to exclaim in admiration
大家都惊叹这里的风景太美了。
Everyone marveled at the beautiful scenery here.
惊叹jīngtàn
a gasp of amazement or admiration
她的表演赢得了阵阵惊叹。
Her performance drew rounds of applause and amazement.
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Notes
- Etymology
惊 (be startled) + 叹 (sigh/exclaim), literally to sigh in surprise.
- Nuance
implies positive awe or admiration, unlike 惊讶 which is neutral surprise.
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