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惊魂
jīnghún
Description
"惊魂"是指人受到惊吓后的样子，很多电影名字里都有这两个字。
"惊魂" refers to the state of being frightened, and many movie titles include these two characters.
我们常说"惊魂未定"，意思是人还没从害怕里恢复过来。
We often say "惊魂未定," meaning a person has not yet recovered from fear.
Meanings
惊魂jīnghún
a frightened state of mind; a terrifying experience
这场车祸让他惊魂未定。
The car accident left him shaken.
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Notes
- Etymology
惊 (to startle) + 魂 (soul/spirit), literally 'startled soul'.
- Nuance
often used in the fixed phrase 惊魂未定 and in film/story titles for dramatic effect.
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