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惊艳 (jīngyàn) - use 惊人 for general astonishment, while 惊艳 emphasizes beauty or aesthetic surprise.
Be cautious with the tone of your voice when using 惊人, as it conveys a sense of admiration. It is mainly used in informal contexts, but can be elevated in formal writing. A common collocation is 惊人的表演 (jīng rén de biǎo yǎn), meaning 'astonishing performance.'
Although 惊人 is not strictly part of the HSK vocabulary, it shares components with words at various levels. Students should focus on understanding the character 惊 and its use in different contexts, as it can appear in many expressions related to surprise.
Learners often confuse 惊人 with similar terms like 令人惊讶 (lìng rén jīng yà), which means 'surprising.' For example, saying '这部电影是令人惊人' (zhè bù diànyǐng shì lìng rén jīng rén) is incorrect; it should be '这部电影是惊人的' (zhè bù diànyǐng shì jīng rén de).
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How to say astonishing in Chinese
“astonishing” in Chinese is惊人
The term 惊人 (jīng rén) translates to 'astonishing' or 'amazing' in English. It is commonly used to describe something that causes surprise or wonder, often in a positive context, such as exceptional talent or remarkable achievements.
When to use 惊人
Be cautious with the tone of your voice when using 惊人, as it conveys a sense of admiration. It is mainly used in informal contexts, but can be elevated in formal writing. A common collocation is 惊人的表演 (jīng rén de biǎo yǎn), meaning 'astonishing performance.'
惊人 or something close to it
惊艳 (jīngyàn) - use 惊人 for general astonishment, while 惊艳 emphasizes beauty or aesthetic surprise.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 惊人 with similar terms like 令人惊讶 (lìng rén jīng yà), which means 'surprising.' For example, saying '这部电影是令人惊人' (zhè bù diànyǐng shì lìng rén jīng rén) is incorrect; it should be '这部电影是惊人的' (zhè bù diànyǐng shì jīng rén de).
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Yes, 惊人 typically describes something positive or impressive rather than negative surprises.
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