大吃一惊

• Pinyin: dà chī yī jīng
• Desglose de hanzi: 大 = greatly; 吃 = to eat/experience; 一 = one; 惊 = fright, surprise

Significado

Quedarse muy sorprendido; quedarse atónito; quedarse de piedra.

Emphasizes the sudden and significant nature of the surprise. Used when something completely unexpected happens, whether positive or negative. More dramatic than simple 惊讶.

Ejemplos

1. 听到他辞职的消息，所有同事都大吃一惊。
2. 打开门一看，屋里站满了人，她大吃一惊，原来大家在给她过生日。
3. 季度报告的数据让老板大吃一惊，销售额比预期高了三倍。

Guía de uso

Contexto: reaction, surprise

Tono: expressive

Correcto

• 这个结果让我大吃一惊。(This result really shocked me.)
• 他的变化让所有人大吃一惊。(His transformation surprised everyone.)

Incorrecto

• 我大吃一惊了那个蛋糕 (大吃一惊 describes a reaction, not an action on something — don't use it transitively)

Origen e historia

Idiom formed from 大吃 (greatly experience) + 一惊 (a shock). The phrase vividly expresses being struck by surprise.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal