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Chinese
jīnghuáng
Meaning: panicked; alarmed; frightened
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example

火警響起時,幾名旅客顯得驚惶,卻仍按指示排隊撤離。
火警响起时,几名旅客显得惊惶,却仍按指示排队撤离。
When the fire alarm sounded, several passengers looked panicked but still lined up to evacuate as instructed.

Usage Notes

Describes a state of sudden fear and confusion, often when someone does not know what to do. It is somewhat literary and stronger than simply being worried.

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