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奇怪
qíguài
Description
"奇怪"用来说一件事情或一个人很不一般，让人觉得不明白。
"奇怪" is used to describe something or someone unusual, making people feel puzzled.
我们也常常说"很奇怪"或者"觉得奇怪"。
We often say "很奇怪" or "觉得奇怪" as well.
Meanings
奇怪qíguài
strange; odd; unusual
这个味道很奇怪。
This taste is very strange.
奇怪qíguài
to feel puzzled; to find it strange
我很奇怪他为什么不来。
I'm curious why he didn't come.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
奇 (strange/rare) + 怪 (odd/weird), two near-synonym characters combined.
- Nuance
奇怪 is everyday and neutral; 古怪 stresses a person's eccentric character.
In videos
“你有没有发现一件很奇怪的事情”
“就是很多奇怪的东西”
“啊这是一种很不好的事情很奇怪对吗”
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