震惊

zhèn jīng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Common

Definitions

1. to shock
2. to astonish

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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平静

píng jìng

tranquil

opposite emotional state

Related words

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吃惊

chī jīng

to be startled

milder expression of surprise

轰动

hōng dòng

to cause a sensation

sensation or public shock

Synonyms

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震撼

zhèn hàn

to shake

both mean 'to shock'

Usage notes

Collocations

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

Common mistakes

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.

Example Sentences

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这个消息让他非常震惊。

This news made him very shocked.

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Words Containing 震惊

震惊中外

zhèn jīng zhōng wài

to shock the whole world

Child Words of 震惊

震

zhèn