惊慌

驚慌

jīnghuāng

adjective HSK 7-9 #6,686

Meanings

1 panicked
2 alarmed
3 flustered

Characters

to startle; to alarm

flustered; panicked

Examples

HSK 5

别惊慌，保持冷静。

Bié jīnghuāng, bǎochí lěngjìng.

Don't panic, stay calm.

HSK 6

听到枪声，大家都很惊慌。

Tīngdào qiāngshēng, dàjiā dōu hěn jīnghuāng.

Hearing gunshots, everyone was panicked.

Tips

usage

惊慌 emphasizes being startled and losing composure. Compare with 恐慌 which implies deeper fear/dread.

Stroke Order

惊 jīng

慌 huāng