惊魂丧魄 — “To be scared out of one's wits”
惊魂丧魄 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be scared out of one's wits”. To be terrified and lose one's composure. Literally, “Startled soul, lost vital spirit”.
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惊魂丧魄 Pronunciation and Pinyin
惊魂丧魄 Character Breakdown
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听到窗外突然的巨响，他吓得惊魂丧魄，一动也不敢动
Hearing the sudden loud noise outside the window, he was scared out of his wits and dared not move an inch.
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Open the tool →Questions about 惊魂丧魄
What does 惊魂丧魄 mean?
惊魂丧魄 (jīng hún sàng pò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be scared out of one's wits”.
How do you pronounce 惊魂丧魄?
惊魂丧魄 is pronounced jīng hún sàng pò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 惊魂丧魄 literally mean?
Literally, 惊魂丧魄 means “Startled soul, lost vital spirit”. It is used to mean “to be scared out of one's wits”.
What is the Chinese definition of 惊魂丧魄?
形容十分恐惧。