4 characters Idiom and proverb 9 151

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Our focus this time is on the idiom 「希奇古怪」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

Strange and eccentric. Refers to something extremely unusual.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

xī qí gǔ guài

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

hei1 kei4 gu2 gwaai3

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.