驚起 jīng qǐ

to start in surprise; to give a jolt of surprise

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to start in surprise
  2. 2. to give a jolt of surprise

Characters

Character Meaning
驚 jīng
to be frightened; to be scared; to startle
起 qǐ HSK 1
to get up; to rise; to start