Chinese

qíguài
Meaning: strange; odd; surprising
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

奇
怪

Example sentences

It is really strange, how come there isn't a single person here?
機器發出奇怪的聲音。
机器发出奇怪的声音。
The machine emitted a strange sound.
我昨晚做了一個很奇怪的夢。
我昨晚做了一个很奇怪的梦。
I had a very strange dream last night.
他的舉動非常奇怪。
他的举动非常奇怪。
His behavior was very strange.
我聽見了奇怪的響聲。
我听见了奇怪的响声。
I heard a strange sound.
弟弟這番奇怪的理論,真教人哭笑不得。
弟弟这番奇怪的理论,真教人哭笑不得。
My younger brother's strange theory really made me not know whether to laugh or cry.
我聽到了奇怪的聲音。
我听到了奇怪的声音。
I heard a strange sound.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something unexpected or hard to explain.

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