Definition
惊人 (jīng rén) means 'astonishing, startling' and describes something that causes surprise (e.g., news, progress, losses). It is the most direct adjective for 'astonishing' in neutral/factual contexts. Compare: 厉害 is broader (intense/impressive), 了不起 emphasizes greatness, and 惊讶/诧异 describe a person's surprised feeling, not the thing itself.
adjective
astonishingamazingstartling
Examples
- 惊人。Zhège xiāoxi zhēn jīng rén.This news is really astonishing.
- 惊人。Tā qǔdé le jīng rén de jìnbù.He made astonishing progress.
- 惊人。Nà chǎng shìgù zàochéng de sǔnshī shífēn jīng rén.The losses caused by that accident were astonishing.
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