惊奇

驚奇

jīngqí

adjective HSK 7-9 #5,047

Meanings

Literally 'startled by the wonderful' — surprise mixed with wonder.

他惊奇地发现门开着。

Tā jīngqí de fāxiàn mén kāi zhe.

He was surprised to find the door open.

孩子们惊奇地看着魔术表演。

Háizimen jīngqí de kàn zhe móshù biǎoyǎn.

The children watched the magic show in amazement.

usage

惊奇 has a sense of wonder that 惊讶 (surprised) lacks. 惊奇 is 'wow, amazing!'; 惊讶 is 'wait, what?' Use 惊奇 for pleasant or fascinating discoveries.

惊 jīng

奇 qí