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Definition
Shocked, astonished, or stunned by something unexpected.
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How it's used
Expresses a sense of sudden, intense disbelief or bewilderment rather than just simple surprise. It often carries a slightly formal or literary weight, making it less common in casual, everyday banter compared to more direct terms like 嚇親. Use it when describing a reaction to something truly grave or completely outside the realm of expectation.
Examples
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this news.
His behavior is truly shocking.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe minor surprises or being startled by a loud noise, as it implies a deeper, more profound emotional impact. For sudden fright or being startled, use 嚇親 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
