ging1 hung2驚恐惊恐
Jyutpingging1 hung2
Yalegīng húng
Definition
Terrified, panicked, or filled with fear and apprehension about potential harm or the unknown.
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How it's used
Expresses a visceral, often involuntary reaction to immediate danger or the unknown, carrying a stronger sense of dread than simply being scared. It is frequently used in formal reporting or dramatic descriptions rather than casual conversation, where people would more likely use 驚 or 嚇親.
Examples
She was terrified when she saw the big cockroach.
Why are you so panicked? It is just thunder.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe mild nervousness or anxiety, as it implies a state of intense, overwhelming fear or panic. Learners often mistake it for a general term for being worried, but it is much more severe.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
