惊扰 (jīng rǎo) — to disturb, to alarm, to startle
Definition
惊扰 combines 惊 ('startle, alarm') with 扰 ('disturb'), so it means startling or alarming someone enough to disrupt them. Use it when an unwelcome intrusion disrupts rest, quiet, or peace.
verb
to disturbto alarmto startle
Examples
- 惊扰。Tā de jiǎo bù shēng jīng rǎo le shù shàng de niǎo.His footsteps startled the birds in the tree.
- 惊扰。Qǐng bú yào jīng rǎo zhèng zài xiū xi de rén.Please don't disturb people who are resting.
- 惊扰。Tū rán de xiǎng shēng jīng rǎo le dà jiā.The sudden noise alarmed everyone.
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