异常 (yì cháng) — (adjective) abnormal, unusual; (adverb) extremely, exceptionally

Definition

As an adjective it means 'abnormal / unusual' (conditions, behavior) — a more formal, written alternative to 反常. As an adverb it means 'exceptionally, extremely' and is close to 分外 in force.

adjective
abnormalunusual
adverb
extremelyexceptionally

Examples

  • 异常
    Yī shēng fā xiàn le tā shēn tǐ de yì cháng qíng kuàng.
    The doctor discovered an abnormal condition in his body.
  • 异常
    Zhè bù diàn yǐng yì cháng jīng cǎi.
    This movie is exceptionally fascinating.
  • 异常
    Jīn nián de qì hòu yì cháng yán rè.
    The climate this year is exceptionally hot.

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