Be shocked in Chinese
to be shocked · HSK 6
大吃一惊
- 大 big
- 吃 to eat
- 一 one
- 惊 to startle
听到这个消息，大家都大吃一惊。 Everyone was shocked to hear the news.
More words with 大 or 吃 or 一 or 惊
How do you say be shocked in Chinese?
Be shocked in Chinese is 大吃一惊 (dà chī yī jīng).
Which word should I use?
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