惊魂失魄 — “To be scared out of one's wits”
惊魂失魄 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be scared out of one's wits”. To be terribly frightened or shocked, losing one's composure. Literally, “startled soul, lost spirit/wits”.
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惊魂失魄 Pronunciation and Pinyin
惊魂失魄 Character Breakdown
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听到那个突如其来的巨响，她惊魂失魄，半天说不出话来。
Hearing that sudden loud noise, she was scared out of her wits and couldn't speak for a long time.
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Open the tool →Questions about 惊魂失魄
What does 惊魂失魄 mean?
惊魂失魄 (jīng hún shī pò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be scared out of one's wits”.
How do you pronounce 惊魂失魄?
惊魂失魄 is pronounced jīng hún shī pò in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 惊魂失魄 literally mean?
Literally, 惊魂失魄 means “startled soul, lost spirit/wits”. It is used to mean “to be scared out of one's wits”.
What is the Chinese definition of 惊魂失魄?
形容使人感受很深，震动很大。同“惊魂丧魄”。