惊呼

驚呼

jīnghū

verb #36,669

Meanings

1 to cry out in surprise
2 to exclaim in shock

Characters

startled; shocked

to call out; to shout

Examples

看到结果，大家都惊呼起来。

Kàn dào jiéguǒ, dàjiā dōu jīnghū qǐlái.

On seeing the result, everyone cried out in surprise.

她惊呼一声，捂住了嘴。

Tā jīnghū yì shēng, wǔ zhù le zuǐ.

She gasped and covered her mouth.

Tips

usage

Stronger than 惊讶 (jīngyà, 'to be surprised') — 惊呼 always implies an audible exclamation. Common in narrative writing to dramatize a reaction.

Stroke Order

惊 jīng

呼 hū