古怪 (gǔ guài) — how to say "eccentric" in Chinese

古怪

Eccentric, strange, weird

adjective

Character composition

古

ancient, old

怪

strange, to blame

Radicals / Keys

口

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

心

Heart

#61 · xīn · 4 strokes

Synonyms

Collocations

性格古怪

xìng gé gǔ guài

eccentric personality

古怪的想法

gǔ guài de xiǎng fǎ

weird idea

行为古怪

xíng wéi gǔ guài

odd behavior

Examples

这位老人有一些古怪的习惯。

This old man has some eccentric habits.

他很古怪。

He is very eccentric.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "eccentric" in Chinese?

"eccentric" in Chinese is 古怪 (gǔ guài).

What does 古怪 mean in English?

古怪 (gǔ guài) means "Eccentric, strange, weird".

How is 古怪 pronounced?

It is pronounced gǔ guài (written as gu guai, guguai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "eccentric" in Chinese characters?

It is written 古怪.

What HSK level is 古怪?

古怪 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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