诧异 chàyì flabbergasted
flabbergasted; astonished
How to remember 诧异: 诧 surprised + 异 different = flabbergasted.
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How it is used
- To be astonished/taken aback - 感到诧异 (gǎndào chàyì) to feel astonished; 诧异的目光 (chàyì de mùguāng) a startled look.
- Written register for surprise, often at something odd or unexpected. Near 惊讶 (jīngyà, surprised) but more bookish.
- Describes a reaction; commonly modifies 神情, 目光, 表情.