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惊吓
jīngxià
Description
“惊吓”是指人突然受到可怕的事情，感到害怕、吃惊。
"惊吓" means a person suddenly feels scared or shocked by something frightening.
比如别人在你后面突然大叫，你就会受到惊吓。
For example, if someone suddenly shouts behind you, you will be startled (受到惊吓).
Meanings
惊吓jīngxià
to frighten; to scare; be startled
这个声音把我惊吓到了。
That sound startled me.
惊吓jīngxià
a fright; a scare; shock
她受到了很大的惊吓。
She was greatly frightened.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
惊 (be alarmed) + 吓 (frighten), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
often used in the pattern 受到惊吓 (to receive a fright).
In videos
“医生说她现在不能受到惊吓”
“受了惊吓”
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