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Describing something as astonishing with 惊人 (jīngrén)
Structure
惊人 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
The adjective 惊人 (jīngrén) means 'astonishing,' 'amazing,' or 'staggering,' used to describe something that is surprisingly impressive or shockingly remarkable. It combines 惊 (to startle) with 人 (people), literally meaning 'startling to people.' It is commonly placed before 的 and a noun, as in 惊人的速度 (astonishing speed) or 惊人的能力 (remarkable ability).
Examples
她以惊人的速度完成了整个项目。
Tā yǐ jīngrén de sùdù wánchéng le zhěnggè xiàngmù.
She completed the entire project at an astonishing speed.
这座城市近十年的变化真是惊人。
Zhè zuò chéngshì jìn shí nián de biànhuà zhēnshi jīngrén.
The changes in this city over the past decade are truly astonishing.
科学家们发现了这种植物惊人的自愈能力。
Kēxuéjiāmen fāxiàn le zhè zhǒng zhíwù jīngrén de zìyù nénglì.
Scientists discovered this plant's astonishing self-healing ability.