HSK 4
吃惊
吃驚
Meaning
- to be startled
- to be shocked
- to be amazed
- Traditional
- 吃驚
- Pinyin
- chī jīng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
吃
chīto eat; to drink; to suffer, to endure, to bear
Primary radical口 · mouth
惊
jīngto frighten, to startle; surprise, alarm
Primary radical忄 · heart
驚
jīngto frighten, to startle; surprise, alarm
Primary radical馬 · horse
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details