讶异

訝異
yàyì
verb #23,588

Meanings

  1. 1 to be surprised
  2. 2 to be astonished
  3. 3 to feel amazed

Examples

HSK 3
Tā duì tā de tūrán chūxiàn gǎndào yàyì.
She was astonished by his sudden appearance.
HSK 6
Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tāmen dōu bùjīn yàyì.
Upon hearing the news, they couldn't help but be surprised.

Tips

usage
讶异 is a somewhat formal/literary synonym for 惊讶 (surprised) or 惊异 (astonished). It emphasizes the element of unexpectedness. Common structure: 感到讶异 (to be surprised at/by...).

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