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惊讶
jīngyà
Description
当我们看到没想到的事情时，会感到很惊讶。
这个词常用来说明人吃惊、觉得很奇怪的心情。
Meanings
惊讶jīngyà
surprised; astonished; amazed
听到这个消息，我很惊讶。
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Notes
- Etymology
惊 means alarmed/startled, 讶 means to wonder; together they express astonishment.
- Nuance
惊讶 is more neutral and formal than 吃惊, often describing a reaction to unexpected news.
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