Definition
古怪 (gǔ guài) describes something or someone as strange, eccentric, or bizarre in a way that stands out as odd or peculiar. It is more specific than 怪 (guài, HSK5), which is a broader word for 'strange' and can also mean 'to blame' or 'quite'. Compared to 怪异 (guài yì, HSK7), which has an eerie or monstrous feel, 古怪 is less intense and often used for quirky behavior or unusual appearances.
adjective
strangeweirdeccentricbizarre
Examples
- 古怪。Tā zuìjìn de xíngwéi hěn gǔ guài.His behavior recently is very strange.
- 古怪，。Zhège shèjì kàn qǐlai yǒudiǎn gǔ guài, dàn hěn yǒu chuàngyì.This design looks a bit weird, but very creative.
- 古怪，。Tā de xiàoróng yǒudiǎn gǔ guài, ràng wǒ juéde bú tài shūfu.Her smile was a bit strange and made me feel uncomfortable.
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