诧异

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Meaning and Usage

"诧异" (chà yì) describes a strong feeling of surprise or shock, often with an element of disbelief. It is more intense than just being surprised and usually implies that something unexpected or unusual has occurred.

Common Contexts

This word is often used to describe a person's reaction to surprising news, unexpected events, or strange situations. It is typically used in formal or written contexts but can appear in spoken language when emphasizing shock.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

"诧异" carries a nuance of being caught off guard and often includes a sense of puzzlement or confusion. It is stronger than 惊讶” (surprised) and less colloquial than words like “吃惊”.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "诧异" with "惊讶" or "吃惊". While all express surprise, "诧异" emphasizes a more intense, sometimes incredulous reaction, often to something unusual or unexpected.

Example Sentences

After hearing this news, he looked very flabbergasted.

She was flabbergasted by his sudden appearance and didn’t know what to say.

Facing such a flabbergasted expression, he also didn’t know how to explain.