震惊

zhèn jīng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Common

Definitions

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tranquil

opposite emotional state

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to be startled

milder expression of surprise

to cause a sensation

sensation or public shock

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to shake

both mean 'to shock'

Commonly paired with 感到 or 令人, as in 感到震惊 (feel shocked) or 令人震惊 (shocking).

震惊 is often used with events or news (e.g., 这消息令人震惊), not typically for minor personal surprises. Avoid using it for trivial matters.

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这个消息让他非常震惊。

This news made him very shocked.

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to shock the whole world

to shake

to startle