惊叹 jīngtàn to exclaim in admiration
to exclaim in admiration; a gasp of surprise
How to remember 惊叹: 惊 frighten + 叹 to sigh = to exclaim in admiration.
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How it is used
- To gasp in admiration/amazement - 令人惊叹 (lìng rén jīngtàn) breathtaking, 惊叹不已 (jīngtàn bùyǐ) marveling endlessly.
- Positive wonder, unlike 惊吓 (fright); it's awe at something impressive.
- The exclamation mark is named after it: 惊叹号 (jīngtànhào).