Definition
诡异 describes something strange that is also eerie, uncanny, or unsettling — not just 'odd' but with a mysterious or creepy quality. It's often used for atmospheres, events, expressions, or phenomena that feel unnatural or spooky, and carries a stronger emotional charge than 奇怪.
s.v.
(adj.) eerieuncannyweird (in a mysterious or unsettling way)
Examples
- 诡异。Nà ge diànyǐng de fēnwéi hěn guǐ yì.The atmosphere of that movie is very eerie.
- 诡异。Tā liǎn shàng lù chū yí gè guǐ yì de xiào róng.A weird smile appeared on his face.
- 诡异，。Zhè jiàn shì tài guǐ yì le, wǒ dào xiànzài dōu bú míngbai.This matter is too strange and uncanny; I still don't understand it.
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