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惊人

驚人
jīngrén
adjective HSK 6 #3,486

Meanings

  1. 1 astonishing; amazing; alarming
  2. 2 astounding; remarkable

Characters

惊
jīng
to startle; to surprise; to alarm
人
rén
person; people
Startling people — so remarkable it shocks everyone.

Examples

她的进步速度惊人。
Tā de jìnbù sùdù jīngrén.
The speed of her progress is astonishing.
这座城市的变化是惊人的。
Zhè zuò chéngshì de biànhuà shì jīngrén de.
The changes in this city are astounding.
他以惊人的毅力完成了马拉松。
Tā yǐ jīngrén de yìlì wánchéng le mǎlāsōng.
He completed the marathon with astonishing perseverance.

Tips

usage
一鸣惊人 (yī míng jīng rén) is a famous idiom meaning 'to amaze the world with a single feat' — like a bird that suddenly sings and stuns everyone.

Stroke Order

惊 jīng
人 rén