Stroke order for 怪

guài
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Basic Meaning

adj
Commonly used to describe things or behavior that are out of the ordinary. Often appears in compound words like 怪物 (monster), 古怪 (eccentric).
strange; weird; unusual
奇异,不平常。
Words:
怪诞怪论怪物怪模怪样奇形怪状古怪
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Sentences:
  1. ()(de)()(xíng)(hěn)()(guài)
    His hairstyle is very strange.
  2. ()(ge)(shān)(dòng)(de)(xíng)(zhuàng)()(xíng)(guài)(zhuàng)
    The shape of that cave is bizarre.
v
Often used in the structure "对...不怪" or in set phrases. It describes a mental reaction.
to find strange; to be surprised by
觉得奇怪。
Words:
大惊小怪见怪不怪
Sentences:
  1. (bié)()(jīng)(xiǎo)(guài)(zhè)(méi)(shén)(me)
    Don't make a fuss, it's nothing.
  2. ()(jiā)(dōu)(jué)(de)()(de)(xíng)(wéi)(hěn)()(guài)
    Everyone finds his behavior strange.
v
Used when assigning fault, often in the pattern "怪 + Person + 不好" or "怪不得...". Colloquial.
to blame; to complain about
责怪;埋怨。
Words:
怪罪责怪
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Sentences:
  1. ()()(yào)(lǎo)(shì)(guài)()
    Don't always blame me.
  2. ()(kǎo)(shì)()()()(zhǐ)(guài)()()(méi)()()
    He failed the exam, he can only blame himself for not reviewing.
n
Refers to mythical creatures or people who are very strange. Also found in words like 妖怪.
monster; supernatural creature; eccentric person
妖怪;怪异的人或事物。
Words:
妖怪怪物
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)()(diàn)(yǐng)()(yǒu)()(ge)()()(de)(guài)(wu)
    There is a scary monster in this movie.
  2. (zài)()(shi)()(yāo)(guài)(zhù)(zài)(shēn)(shān)()
    In the story, monsters live deep in the mountains.
adv
An informal adverb used before adjectives to indicate a degree. Similar to 很, but more colloquial. Often used in 怪好的, 怪可怜的.
(colloquial) quite; rather; very
〈口〉很;非常。
Words:
怪好
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Sentences:
  1. (jīn)(tiān)(de)(tiān)()(guài)(hǎo)(de)
    The weather today is quite nice.
  2. ()(guài)()(lián)(de)()(men)()(bāng)(bang)()(ba)
    She looks quite pitiful, let's go help her.

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