愕 (è) - Stunned, astonished, taken aback & describes a state of sudden surprise or shock.

愕Tone 4

è ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

愕 · è

Stunned, astonished, taken aback;

describes a state of sudden surprise or shock.

Stunned, astonished, taken abackdescribes a state of sudden surprise or shock.

Usage highlights

Stunned expressionShocked and astonishedStare in surpriseLook of astonishmentMoment of shockSuddenly taken aback

Synonyms

  • 惊— surprised, startled
  • 讶— astonished, amazed
  • 诧— surprised, astonished

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, tranquil
  • 定— settled, determined
  • 安— peaceful, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked stunned (愕然) when he heard the news.
  • The announcement left everyone astonished (惊愕).
  • She stared in surprise (愕视) at the unexpected sight.
  • His sudden outburst caused a moment of shock (愕愕).

Collocations

  • Stunned expression(愕然)
  • Shocked and astonished(惊愕)
  • Stare in surprise(愕视)
  • Look of astonishment(愕貌)
  • Moment of shock(愕顾)
  • Suddenly taken aback(愕异)

Idioms

  • Struck dumb with astonishment(愕然失色)
  • Too shocked to speak(惊愕失色)
  • Stunned and bewildered(愕愕不已)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 愕 often appears in classical Chinese literature to describe characters' reactions to unexpected events.
  • In traditional Chinese drama and storytelling, 愕然 is a common stage direction indicating a character's shocked reaction.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with 咢 (jaw/surprise), suggesting a physical reaction of surprise.

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