Chinese

gǔguài
Meaning: eccentric; odd; strange
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

古
怪

Example sentences

His temper is very eccentric, making him hard to get along with.
他的脾氣很古怪,鄰居們都對他敬而遠之。
他的脾气很古怪,邻居们都对他敬而远之。
He has a strange temper, so the neighbors all keep him at a respectful distance.

Usage Notes

Describes someone or something that is strange, odd, or unusual, often in a way that is hard to understand or accept.

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