Definition
惊人之举 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'a stunning or shocking act' — something that surprises people because it's either brilliant, bold, or unexpected. It's often used in news, business, or sports contexts to describe a move that draws widespread attention. The 之 here is a classical possessive marker, so the phrase literally means 'a move of astonishing people'.
n.
a stunning acta shocking movea masterstroke
Examples
- 惊人之举，。Tā de cízhí shì yí gè jīng rén zhī jǔ, méi rén liào dào.His resignation was a shocking move — nobody expected it.
- 惊人之举。Gōngsī zhè cì shōugòu kānchēng jīng rén zhī jǔ.This acquisition by the company can be called a masterstroke.
- 惊人之举。Zhè wèi yùndòngyuán de fùchū shì tǐtán jīng rén zhī jǔ.This athlete's comeback was a stunning act in the sports world.
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