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怪异 (guài yì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

怪异 (guài yì) is a Chinese word: strange. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 怪异

形 xíng adjective

strange

他的行为很怪异。

tā de xíng wéi hěn guài yì

His behavior is very strange.

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Word breakdown

怪 guài — strange, odd

Words with this character (8)
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  • 6 怪物 guài wù — monster HSK 7
    • 怪 strange, odd, weird
    • 物 thing, creature, being
    Example

    电影里的怪物很可怕。

    diàn yǐng lǐ de guài wù hěn kě pà

    The monster in the movie is very scary.

  • 7 责怪 zé guài — to blame HSK 7
    • 责 responsibility, to hold accountable
    • 怪 to blame, fault
    Example

    你不应该责怪他，这不是他的错。

    nǐ bù yīng gāi zé guài tā zhè bú shì tā de cuò

    You shouldn't blame him, it's not his fault.

  • 8 难怪 nán guài — no wonder HSK 7
    • 难 difficult (implies negation: 'not difficult to understand')
    • 怪 strange, to blame (implies 'to find strange')
    Example

    难怪他今天没来，原来生病了。

    nán guài tā jīn tiān méi lái yuán lái shēng bìng le

    No wonder he didn't come today, turns out he was sick.

异 yì — different, unusual

Words with this character (13)
  • 1 优异 yōu yì — outstanding HSK 6
    • 优 excellent, superior
    • 异 extraordinary, exceptional
    Example

    她的成绩一直很优异。

    tā de chéng jì yì zhí hěn yōu yì

    Her grades have always been outstanding.

  • 2 差异 chā yì — difference HSK 6
    • 差 discrepancy, gap
    • 异 different, dissimilar
    Example

    这两种产品在质量上存在明显的差异。

    zhè liǎng zhǒng chǎn pǐn zài zhì liàng shàng cún zài míng xiǎn de chā yì

    There is a clear difference in quality between these two products.

  • 3 异常 yì cháng — abnormal HSK 6
    • 异 different, strange, unusual
    • 常 normal, regular, usual
    Example

    他的行为有些异常。

    tā de xíng wéi yǒu xiē yì cháng

    His behavior is somewhat abnormal.

  • 4 变异 biàn yì — to mutate HSK 7
    • 变 to change, to transform
    • 异 different, unusual
    Example

    病毒在传播过程中不断变异。

    bìng dú zài chuán bō guò chéng zhōng bú duàn biàn yì

    The virus constantly mutates during transmission.

  • 5 因人而异 yīn rén ér yì — vary from person to person HSK 7
    • 因 because of, due to (introduces the varying factor)
    • 人 person, people (the variable factor)
    • 而 and thus, thereby (conjunction linking condition to result)
    • 异 different, to differ (the resulting variation)
    Example

    学习方法因人而异，要找到适合自己的方式。

    xué xí fāng fǎ yīn rén ér yì yào zhǎo dào shì hé zì jǐ de fāng shì

    Learning methods vary from person to person; you need to find the approach that suits you.

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  • 6 大同小异 dà tóng xiǎo yì — largely similar with minor differences HSK 7
    • 大 major, large (referring to major similarities)
    • 同 same, similar (the similarities/commonalities)
    • 小 small, minor (referring to minor differences)
    • 异 different, dissimilar (the differences/variations)
    Example

    这两个方案大同小异，没有本质区别。

    zhè liǎng gè fāng àn dà tóng xiǎo yì méi yǒu běn zhì qū bié

    These two proposals are largely similar with minor differences; there is no essential distinction.

  • 7 异口同声 yì kǒu tóng shēng — in unison HSK 7
    • 异 different (different mouths/speakers)
    • 口 mouth (representing the speakers)
    • 同 same (same voice/opinion)
    • 声 voice/sound (what is spoken)
    Example

    学生们异口同声地回答了老师的问题。

    xué shēng men yì kǒu tóng shēng de huí dá le lǎo shī de wèn tí

    The students answered the teacher's question in unison.

  • 8 异性 yì xìng — opposite sex HSK 7
    • 异 different, opposite
    • 性 sex, gender
    Example

    他很容易和异性交朋友。

    tā hěn róng yì hé yì xìng jiāo péng you

    He easily makes friends with the opposite sex.

  • 9 异想天开 yì xiǎng tiān kāi — to have wild/fanciful ideas; unrealistic HSK 7
    • 异 unusual, strange, different
    • 想 to think, thoughts, ideas
    • 天 sky, heaven (suggesting limitlessness)
    • 开 to open, unfold, expand
    Example

    你这个计划太异想天开了，根本不可能实现。

    nǐ zhè ge jì huà tài yì xiǎng tiān kāi le gēn běn bù kě néng shí xiàn

    Your plan is too fanciful, it's simply impossible to realize.

  • 10 异议 yì yì — objection HSK 7
    • 异 different, dissenting
    • 议 opinion, discussion
    Example

    我对这个提案有异议。

    wǒ duì zhè ge tí àn yǒu yì yì

    I have an objection to this proposal.

  • 11 日新月异 rì xīn yuè yì — advancing rapidly HSK 7
    • 日 day (representing daily change)
    • 新 new (becoming new/renewed)
    • 月 month (representing monthly change)
    • 异 different (becoming different)
    Example

    科技日新月异，改变了我们的生活。

    kē jì rì xīn yuè yì gǎi biàn le wǒ men de shēng huó

    Technology is advancing rapidly, changing our lives.

  • 12 求同存异 qiú tóng cún yì — seek common ground while reserving differences HSK 7
    • 求 seek, pursue
    • 同 common ground, sameness
    • 存 preserve, keep, maintain
    • 异 differences, dissimilarities
    Example

    在国际合作中，我们应该求同存异，共同发展。

    zài guó jì hé zuò zhōng wǒ men yīng gāi qiú tóng cún yì gòng tóng fā zhǎn

    In international cooperation, we should seek common ground while reserving differences and develop together.

  • 13 诧异 chà yì — surprised HSK 7
    • 诧 surprised, astonished
    • 异 strange, unusual, different
    Example

    她用诧异的目光看着我。

    tā yòng chà yì de mù guāng kàn zhe wǒ

    She looked at me with a surprised gaze.

Structure & writing
1 怪 guài — strange, unusual

怪 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
快 kuài fast; quick (opposite of 慢) 情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 慢 màn slow; taking a long time (opposite of 快) 懂 dǒng to know; to understand
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 怪 guài strange, unusual 惯 guàn to be accustomed to; to be used to
HSK 4
忆 yì to recall; to remember 怀 huái chest; bosom 性 xìng character; temperament; disposition 恼 nǎo to anger; to make angry 悔 huǐ to regret something one has done or said
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惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 惜 xī to cherish and value; not to discard carelessly 愉 yú happy, joyful 懒 lǎn lazy, disinclined to work (opposite of 勤)
HSK 5
恢 huī (lit.) vast; broad 悄 qiāo quiet, silent; (of actions) done without others knowing 慎 shèn careful, cautious 憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy 怜 lián to pity, to sympathize 恨 hèn to hate; to resent 恰 qià exactly, just 惧 jù to fear; to dread
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愤 fèn to feel indignant; to be angry
HSK 7
怖 bù to fear; to be afraid 怡 yí (lit.) joyful; cheerful 怯 qiè timid; afraid; lacking courage 恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 恒 héng lasting; permanently unchanged
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恤 xù (lit.) to worry; to be concerned 悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 悦 yuè happy, joyful 悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 悼 dào to mourn, to grieve for the deceased 惋 wǎn to feel sympathy or regret for another's misfortune 惕 tì to be cautious and vigilant 惦 diàn to keep thinking about; to worry about 惨 cǎn cruel, vicious 惬 qiè contented; pleased 惭 cán ashamed; feeling shame 惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 愧 kuì ashamed; feeling shame for one's faults or wrongdoings 慌 huāng flustered, hurried, frantic 慑 shè (lit.) to fear; to frighten 慨 kǎi indignant; filled with righteous anger 慷 kāng see 慷慨: ①full of righteous spirit, impassioned; ②generous, unsparing 憔 qiáo haggard and sallow (see 憔悴) 憧 chōng flickering or moving back and forth indecisively (see "憧憧") 憬 jǐng (lit.) to awaken; to become aware 懈 xiè to relax; to slacken in will or effort
1.2 圣 shèng — supremely exalted and wise
圣 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 3
怪 guài strange, unusual

Stroke order

2 异 yì — different; distinct

异 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 巳 sì — sixth of the twelve Earthly Branches
巳 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
包 bāo to wrap (something) with paper, cloth, etc.
HSK 4
导 dǎo to guide; to channel
HSK 6
异 yì different; distinct
HSK 7
巷 xiàng narrow street; lane; alley 撰 zhuàn to write articles or books; to compose 祀 sì sacrifice; ritual offering to gods or ancestors
2.2 廾 gǒng — two hands holding/offering something
廾 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 4
弃 qì to abandon, to discard 弄 nòng to handle, fiddle with, or play with something
HSK 6
异 yì different; distinct 戒 jiè to guard against; to be vigilant
HSK 7
弈 yì ancient term for the game of Go (围棋) 弊 bì fraud; cheating to gain an advantage 舆 yú (lit.) carriage; cart 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 葬 zàng funeral rites; disposal of a corpse according to custom

Stroke order