Definition
异物 (yì wù) is a noun that covers three related but distinct concepts: (1) a foreign object or foreign matter that shouldn't be in a place (like a splinter in skin or a contaminant in food), (2) a rare or unusual object (like a curiosity or artifact), and (3) a strange or peculiar thing (something odd). The specific meaning depends on context, so you can't always translate it with a single English word.
n.
foreign matterforeign body (e.g., in food, in the body)rare objectcuriositystrange thingpeculiar thing
Examples
- 异物。Shíwù lǐ yǒu yì wù.There is foreign matter in the food.
- 异物。Zhège yì wù hěn zhēnguì.This rare object is very precious.
- 异物，。Tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yí gè yì wù, dàjiā dōu juéde qíguài.He was holding a strange thing in his hand, and everyone thought it was weird.
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