startle in Chinese
startle in Chinese is 嚇唬 — startle means to give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
startle in Chinese
嚇唬
Pronounced: xià hu
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
What does "startle" mean?
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verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
"The fire alarm startled everyone in the office."
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noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.
"She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly."
startle in a sentence
- The fire alarm startled everyone in the office.
- A loud bang from the kitchen startled the cat.
- She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "startle" in Chinese?
"startle" in Chinese is 嚇唬. startle means: To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
How do you pronounce 嚇唬?
"startle" in Chinese is 嚇唬, pronounced "xià hu".
How do you use "startle" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire alarm startled everyone in the office." In Chinese, "startle" is 嚇唬.
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