受惊

shòu jīng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to be afraid

害怕 means afraid, the emotion resulting from being startled.

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to be startled

Both mean startled, but 受惊 often implies being frightened by an external stimulus.

to be alarmed

惊恐 is a stronger synonym, implying terror or panic.

受惊 is often used with animals or people reacting to sudden noise or danger, e.g., 马受惊了.

Don't confuse with 吃惊, which is a general reaction of surprise, while 受惊 emphasizes being frightened by an external stimulus.

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突然的响声使小鸟受惊了。

The sudden noise startled the little bird.

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