诧 chà surprised
surprised; shocked
How to remember 诧: 讠 words + 宅 residence = surprised. When the estate agent says the words "This residence costs one euro", the young couple look at each other, surprised.
Component breakdown
诧 = 讠 words + 宅 residence
- 讠 words
- 宅 residence
When the estate agent says the words "This residence costs one euro", the young couple look at each other, surprised.
How it is used
- A bound character locked in 诧异 (chàyì), astonished/taken aback - 感到诧异 (to be surprised).
- 诧异 leans toward puzzled surprise at something unexpected or strange; a touch more written than everyday 惊讶.