惊世骇俗 (jīng shì hài sú) — to shock the world with something extraordinary; to be extremely unconventional or outrageous
Definition
A formal chengyu meaning 'so unconventional it shocks the world' — used for ideas, art, or behavior that break strongly with public norms. Always carries a strong, often admiring sense.
idiom
to shock the world with something extraordinaryto be extremely unconventional or outrageous
Examples
- 惊世骇俗，。Tā de yì shù chuàng zuò jīng shì hài sú, ràng suǒ yǒu rén dōu gǎn dào zhèn jīng.His artistic creation shocked the world, making everyone feel astonished.
- 惊世骇俗，。Zhè ge kē xué lǐ lùn jīng shì hài sú, chè dǐ gǎi biàn le rén men duì yǔ zhòu de rèn shi.This scientific theory shocked the world, completely changing people's understanding of the universe.
- 惊世骇俗，。Tā nà yì shēn dǎ bàn jīng shì hài sú, zài jiē shàng yǐn qǐ le hōng dòng.Her outfit was extremely unconventional, causing a sensation on the street.
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