Chinese

mòshēng
Meaning: strange; unfamiliar
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

陌
生

Example sentences

I feel very unfamiliar with this city.
他不喜歡與陌生人交往。
他不喜欢与陌生人交往。
He doesn't like to associate with strangers.
他決定離開家鄉,前往一個陌生的國度生活。
他决定离开家乡,前往一个陌生的国度生活。
He decided to leave his hometown and go to live in a foreign country.
來到一個陌生的環境,要謹言慎行,不要觸犯當地人的忌諱。
来到一个陌生的环境,要谨言慎行,不要触犯当地人的忌讳。
When you arrive in a strange environment, you should be careful with your words and actions, and not violate the taboos of the local people.
他隻身來到這座陌生的城市。
他只身来到这座陌生的城市。
He came to this strange city all by himself.

Usage Notes

Used to describe people, places, or things one does not know.

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