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    Expressing something as extraordinary with 异乎寻常 (yìhūxúncháng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification
    Emphasis

    Structure

    异乎寻常 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The expression 异乎寻常 (yìhūxúncháng) means "extraordinary" or "unusually" and is used to emphasize that something deviates significantly from what is normal. It functions as an adverb or adjective and conveys a stronger sense of surprise or rarity than simply saying "unusual."

    Examples

    • 她今天的表现异乎寻常地出色。

      Tā jīntiān de biǎoxiàn yìhū xúncháng de chūsè.

      Her performance today was extraordinarily outstanding.

    • 这次地震的强度异乎寻常。

      Zhè cì dìzhèn de qiángdù yìhū xúncháng.

      The intensity of this earthquake was extraordinary.

    • 老板今天异乎寻常地早到了办公室。

      Lǎobǎn jīntiān yìhū xúncháng de zǎo dào le bàngōngshì.

      The boss arrived at the office extraordinarily early today.

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