惊吓

jīng xià

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to frighten
to horrify
to terrify

Definition

因受到突然的刺激而害怕。

To be frightened by a sudden stimulus; shock.

Usage

通常用作名词或动词，表示受到惊吓或使惊吓。

Usually used as a noun or verb, indicating being frightened or causing fright.

Examples

1 他受到了惊吓，脸色苍白。（He was startled and turned pale.）
2 突然的爆炸声惊吓了所有人。（The sudden explosion scared everyone.）
3 这个电影有很多惊吓的镜头。（This movie has many frightening scenes.）
4 她因为惊吓而说不出话来。（She was speechless due to shock.）
5 别惊吓到小孩子。（Don't scare the children.）

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