ging1 gin3驚見惊见
Jyutpingging1 gin3
Yalegīng gin
Definition
To be surprised, shocked, appalled, or awed to see something.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in written news reports or dramatic storytelling to describe a sudden, often negative, discovery. It combines the feeling of surprise with the act of seeing, making it more specific than just being surprised. While it can imply awe in rare contexts, it is overwhelmingly used to convey alarm or disbelief at a scene.
Examples
As soon as he entered the room, he was shocked to see water all over the floor.
When you opened the fridge, were you shocked to see that the food inside had gone moldy?
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Common mistake
Do not use this in casual, everyday conversation to mean simply 'I saw' or 'I was surprised'. It carries a heavy, sensationalist tone that sounds unnatural if used to describe mundane events like seeing a friend on the street.
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Grammar guides
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