吃惊

Traditional: 吃驚

chī jīng

Dictionary entry

to be startled

What does 吃惊 mean?

吃惊 (chī jīng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to be startled

2to be shocked

3to be amazed

Character breakdown

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吃chīto eat; to consume · to eat at (a cafeteria etc)惊jīngto startle · to be frightened

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How to pronounce 吃惊

吃惊

chī jīng

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