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Expressing 'strange' with 奇怪 (qíguài)
Description & Modification
Structure
Subject + Verb + 得 + 奇怪
Explanation
The word 奇怪 (qíguài) means 'strange' or 'odd' and describes something unusual or unexpected. It can function as an adjective modifying behavior or situations, and can also be used as a verb meaning 'to find something strange.' When describing actions, it often appears with 得 as a complement of degree.
Examples
他今天的行为真的很奇怪。
tā jīntiān de xíngwéi zhēn de hěn qíguài.
His behavior today was really strange.
我奇怪她为什么突然不说话了。
wǒ qíguài tā wèishéme tūrán bù shuōhuà le.
I wonder why she suddenly stopped talking.
这件事奇怪得让人无法理解。
zhè jiàn shì qíguài de ràng rén wúfǎ lǐjiě.
This matter is so strange that it's incomprehensible.