惊恐

驚恐

jīngkǒng

adjective #11,303

Meanings

1 alarmed
2 frightened
3 terrified

Characters

to startle; to be alarmed

to fear; terrified

Examples

HSK 6

她听到那个消息后，脸上露出惊恐的表情。

Tā tīngdào nàge xiāoxi hòu, liǎnshàng lùchū jīngkǒng de biǎoqíng.

After hearing the news, a look of terror appeared on her face.

HSK 7-9

孩子惊恐地望着陌生人。

Háizi jīngkǒng de wàng zhe mòshēngrén.

The child stared at the stranger in fright.

Tips

usage

惊恐 is stronger than 害怕 (afraid). It implies sudden, intense fear or terror. Often used in written/literary contexts.

Stroke Order

惊 jīng

恐 kǒng