惊慌

驚慌

jīnghuāng

adjective HSK 7 #6,686

Meanings

Tīngdào qiāngshēng, dàjiā dōu hěn jīnghuāng.

Hearing gunshots, everyone was panicked.

Bié jīnghuāng, bǎochí lěngjìng.

Don't panic, stay calm.

usage

惊慌 emphasizes being startled and losing composure. Compare with 恐慌 which implies deeper fear/dread.

惊 jīng

慌 huāng