诧 (chà) - To be surprised, astonished, or amazed & to find something strange or unexpected.

诧Tone 4

chà ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

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诧 · chà

To be surprised, astonished, or amazed;

to find something strange or unexpected.

To be surprised, astonished, or amazedto find something strange or unexpected.

Usage highlights

Be surprisedSurprised expressionGreatly astonishedFeel surprisedShow surpriseCause surprise

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was surprised at the news (对这消息感到诧异).
  • She expressed astonishment (表示诧异).
  • The sudden change made everyone surprised (这突然的变化让所有人都很诧异).

Collocations

  • Be surprised(诧异)
  • Surprised expression(诧异的表情)
  • Greatly astonished(十分诧异)
  • Feel surprised(感到诧异)
  • Show surprise(露出诧异的神色)
  • Cause surprise(令人诧异)

Idioms

  • Surprised and unable to speak(诧然失语)
  • Extremely astonished(惊诧不已)
  • Surprised beyond belief(诧异莫名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe unexpected reactions or discoveries.
  • Commonly appears in classical Chinese literature to convey characters' emotional responses to unusual events.

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