Word: 惊动 (jīngdòng) Traditional: 驚動 惊动 dictionary entry jīngdòng to alarm; to startle; to disturb Full dictionary entry for 惊动 Example sentences using 惊动 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 小偷怕惊动邻居，不敢开灯。 Xiǎotōu pà jīngdòng línjū, bùgǎn kāidēng. The thief was afraid of alarming the neighbors and didn't dare turn on the light. 这点小事，别惊动警察了。 Zhèdiǎn xiǎoshì, bié jīngdòng jǐngchále. It's such a small matter, so let's not alarm the police.