骇 (hài) - to be astonished & to be shocked

骇Tone 4

hài ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

骇 · hài

to be astonished;

to be shocked;

to be terrified;

to startle;

to amaze

to be astonishedto be shockedto be terrified

Usage highlights

shocking newsastonishing sightterrifying eventbe startledfrighten peopleworld

Synonyms

  • 惊— to be surprised; to be frightened
  • 吓— to frighten; to scare
  • 恐— to be afraid; to fear

Antonyms

  • 安— calm; peaceful
  • 静— quiet; tranquil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The news was shocking (骇人听闻).
  • He was startled by the loud noise (骇了一跳).
  • The sight was truly astonishing (景象骇人).

Collocations

  • shocking news(骇人听闻)
  • astonishing sight(骇人景象)
  • terrifying event(骇人事件)
  • be startled(受骇)
  • frighten people(骇人)
  • world-shocking(惊世骇俗)

Idioms

  • Shocking and unbelievable(骇人听闻)
  • Shocking the world and offending convention(惊世骇俗)
  • Astounding the heavens and shaking the earth(惊天骇地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 骇 carries a strong connotation of sudden, intense fear or surprise, often used in contexts describing events that defy normal expectations.
  • It is frequently employed in classical Chinese literature and modern media to describe shocking or terrifying situations that capture public attention.

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