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    Expressing 'to be shocked' with 震惊 (zhènjīng)

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    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Subject + 对 + Event + 感到震惊

    Explanation

    The verb 震惊 (zhènjīng) means "to be shocked" or "to be astonished." It combines 震 (to shake) and 惊 (to startle) to express a strong reaction of surprise or alarm. It is commonly used in news and formal writing to describe reactions to unexpected events.

    Examples

    • 这个消息震惊了整个城市。

      zhège xiāoxi zhènjīngle zhěnggè chéngshì.

      This news shocked the entire city.

    • 听到他辞职的消息，大家都很震惊。

      tīngdào tā cízhí de xiāoxi, dàjiā dōu hěn zhènjīng.

      Everyone was shocked to hear the news of his resignation.

    • 调查结果令所有人感到震惊。

      diàochá jiéguǒ lìng suǒyǒu rén gǎndào zhènjīng.

      The investigation results shocked everyone.

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