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The word "惊奇" is formed by combining the character "惊", meaning to surprise or startle, with the character "奇", meaning strange or unusual; this juxtaposition directly yields the meaning of astonishment or amazement, where the sense of surprise is specifically triggered by something perceived as novel or extraordinary.

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我看到礼物很惊奇

Wǒ kàn dào lǐwù hěn jīngqí.

I was very surprised to see the gift.

孩子们对魔术表演感到惊奇

Háizimen duì móshù biǎoyǎn gǎndào jīngqí.

The children were amazed by the magic show.

当我听到这个消息时,我感到十分惊奇

Dāng wǒ tīng dào zhège xiāoxi shí, wǒ gǎndào shífēn jīngqí.

When I heard this news, I felt very surprised.

科学家们对这个意外的发现表示惊奇

Kēxuéjiāmen duì zhège yìwài de fāxiàn biǎoshì jīngqí.

The scientists expressed surprise at this unexpected discovery.

在探索未知世界的过程中,人类总会遇到令人惊奇的景象。

Zài tànsuǒ wèizhī shìjiè de guòchéng zhōng, rénlèi zǒng huì yùdào lìng rén jīngqí de jǐngxiàng.

In the process of exploring the unknown world, humans always encounter amazing sights.

Word Definition - 惊奇

jīng qí to be amazed; to be surprised; to wonder

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