Meanings of 愕
By ear
Play it, then pick what 愕 means.
About 愕
Podcast: 愕
Podcast: 愕
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 愕
This character is more formal and literary, so it might not be commonly used in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and watch out for pronunciation, especially the falling tone in 'è'. Common collocations include 愕然 (è rán), meaning 'to be astonished'.
Though not an HSK level word, students at the intermediate level should focus on recognizing 愕 in written texts. Understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to emotions and reactions, connecting to other words like 惊 (jīng, surprise) and 震惊 (zhèn jīng, shock).
Learners often confuse 愕 with 亢 (kàng), which means 'arrogant' or 'high', due to similar pronunciation. Remember that 愕 specifically relates to feelings of shock and surprise, while 亢 does not.
Pronunciation of 愕
Drill the tone of 愕, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 愕 to you
Let me explain 愕 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 愕 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 愕?
Learning Lab
Knowing 愕 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 愕
heart
Origin
愕 = 忄 + 咢. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 愕
Parts
Which of these is part of 愕?
How to say startled, alarmed, astonished in Chinese
“startled, alarmed, astonished” in Chinese is愕
The character 愕 (è) conveys a sense of being startled or alarmed, often in response to something unexpected or shocking. It can be used to describe a feeling of astonishment that disrupts one's composure or thought process, making it a vivid expression of surprise in various contexts.
When to use 愕
This character is more formal and literary, so it might not be commonly used in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and watch out for pronunciation, especially the falling tone in 'è'. Common collocations include 愕然 (è rán), meaning 'to be astonished'.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 愕 with 亢 (kàng), which means 'arrogant' or 'high', due to similar pronunciation. Remember that 愕 specifically relates to feelings of shock and surprise, while 亢 does not.
Write 愕
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 愕 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar patterns of 愕
愕 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
我惊____万分，不知说什么好。
I feel simply too devastated for words.
Example sentences for 愕 (7)
Ask Jason
Have a question about 愕?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Word Family of 愕
Words with 愕
What does 惊愕 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 愕
You can use it in phrases like '他感到非常愕然' (Tā gǎndào fēicháng è rán) which means 'He was very astonished.'
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 愕?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.