adjective / verb HSK 4
strange · odd · weird · to find strange
Meaning
奇怪 describes something that is unusual, peculiar, or doesn't fit normal expectations. It can be used as an adjective to describe strange things or situations, or as a verb meaning 'to find something strange' or 'to wonder about something'.
Usage
Very commonly used in everyday conversation to express surprise or confusion about unexpected situations. Can be used both seriously (genuinely perplexed) or lightheartedly. Often appears in the pattern '觉得...很奇怪' (find... very strange) or '真奇怪' (how strange/weird).
Examples
- 01他今天没来上班，真奇怪。, .He didn't come to work today, that's really strange.
- 02我觉得她的行为很奇怪。.I find her behavior very odd.
Characters
Common collocations
- 真奇怪really strange
- 觉得奇怪to feel/find strange
- 很奇怪very strange
- 奇怪的是the strange thing is...
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently mean 'strange' or 'odd', so the compound reinforces the meaning of strangeness or peculiarity.