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惊恐
jīngkǒng
Description
惊恐是指人非常害怕、心里很紧张的感觉。
"惊恐" refers to the feeling of being very scared and mentally tense.
当我们看到危险的事情时，就会感到惊恐。
We feel "惊恐" when we see something dangerous.
Meanings
惊恐jīngkǒng
frightened; terrified; panic-stricken
她惊恐地看着那条大狗。
She looked at the big dog in terror.
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Notes
- Etymology
惊 (be startled) + 恐 (fear), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
stronger and more literary than 害怕; describes intense fear or panic.
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