jīng

to be frightened; to be scared; to startle

Character data

Radical ⾺ (187.13)
Strokes 22
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

驚 jīng
  1. 1. to be frightened
  2. 2. to be scared
  3. 3. to startle
  4. 4. alarm

Words containing 驚

Word Meaning
in a constant state of tension
flustered; frightened
to suddenly amaze people with great success
Slapping the Table in Amazement II
to shock; to amaze
Ming short story collection by Ling Mengchu
shaking one to the core (idiom); extremely disturbing
overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)
startled
astonishing
to be shocked; to be startled; to be amazed
night terror; sleep terror
to have a surprise (idiom); shocked or startled; gobsmacked
with great alarm
to turn pale with fright (idiom)
to make a fuss about nothing (idiom)
Rest with a clear conscience.
to alarm oneself unnecessarily (idiom)
fearful; apprehensive
terrified; extremely scared and nervous
scared witless
lit. shocks the eye, astonishes the heart (idiom); shocking
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