惊世骇俗 / 驚世駭俗

jīng​shì​hài​sú

universally shocking

To astound the world with something extraordinary or unconventional; often used to describe thoughts or actions that offend society or are difficult for others to accept.

惊 (literal) → 惊/驚 · jīng · to startle 世 (bound) → 世 · shì · world 骇 (bound) → 骇/駭 · hài · to shock; to disturb 俗 (bound) → 俗 · sú · custom

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created sense May 20, 2026, 07:57 PM