惊奇

驚奇

jīngqí

adjective HSK 7-9 #5,047

Meanings

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

HSK 3

他惊奇地发现门开着。

Tā jīngqí de fāxiàn mén kāi zhe.

He was surprised to find the door open.

HSK 7-9

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