惊慌

驚慌

jīnghuāng

adjective HSK 7-9 #6,686

Meanings

听到枪声，大家都很惊慌。

Tīngdào qiāngshēng, dàjiā dōu hěn jīnghuāng.

Hearing gunshots, everyone was panicked.

别惊慌，保持冷静。

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