HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
惊 — to be startled
- Reading
- jīng
- Meaning
- to be startled; to be shocked; to surprise
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
惊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jīng and it means to be startled; to be shocked; to surprise. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
惊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 吃惊 (be surprised, shocked), 惊喜 (pleasant surprise) and 惊人 (astonishing, amazing).
Chinese words containing 惊
Frequently asked questions
What does 惊 mean in Chinese?
惊 means to be startled; to be shocked; to surprise in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 惊 read?
惊 is read jīng. Reading it inside real words — 吃惊 and 惊喜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 惊 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 惊 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 惊 in a word?
A common word containing 惊 is 吃惊 (chī jīng) — "be surprised, shocked". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 惊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 惊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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