Definition
惊奇 (jīng qí) is a formal, written adjective meaning 'amazed, astonished' — it emphasizes a sense of wonder at something unexpected. It is more literary than the common 惊讶 (jīng yà) and less intense than 震惊 (zhèn jīng 'shocked'). Unlike 吃惊 (chī jīng, a verb used in everyday speech), 惊奇 is typically used in descriptive or narrative contexts.
adjective
amazedsurprisedastonished
Examples
- ，惊奇。Kàn dào zhèyàng de jǐngsè, tā gǎndào shífēn jīng qí.Seeing such a view, he felt very amazed.
- 惊奇。Tā jīng qí de fāxiàn zìjǐ de huà dé le jiǎng.She was surprised to find that her painting had won an award.
- 惊奇。Háizimen jīng qí de kànzhe móshùshī de biǎoyǎn.The children watched the magician's performance with amazement.
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