Chinese word

奇特

Pronunciation

Pinyinqí tè

Meaning

  • adjectiveunusual

Example

这个习惯有点奇特，不太常见。zhè ge xí guàn yóu diǎn qí tè bú tài cháng jiàn

This habit is a little unusual and not very common.

Illustration for 奇特 (unusual)

More examples

他奇特的外表让人印象深刻。tā qí tè de wài biǎo ràng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè

His peculiar appearance is impressive.

Core concept

A noticeable break from familiar expectations, marked by rarity or a distinctive character.

Common phrases

  • 奇特的习惯qí tè de xí guàn

    peculiar habit

  • 奇特的外表qí tè de wài biǎo

    peculiar appearance

  • 显得奇特xiǎn de qí tè

    seem peculiar

Similar words

奇怪qí guài: Strange in a way that feels unnatural or causes concern.
古怪gǔ guài: Odd in appearance or behavior, with a noticeably strange quality.
独特dú tè: Distinctive because it has its own special features or style.
特别tè bié: Clearly marked by a quality or degree that stands out.

Definition in Chinese

形容事物与平常不同，显得少见或独特，常用于描述外表、行为或习惯。xíng róng shì wù yǔ píng cháng bù tóng xiǎn de shǎo jiàn huò dú tè cháng yòng yú miáo shù wài biǎo xíng wéi huò xí guàn

Word origin

奇特 (qítè, "unusual") combines 奇 (qí, "uncommon") with 特 (tè, "distinctive"), linking rarity with a quality that sets something apart.

Usage tips

  • Putting 有点 (yǒudiǎn, "a little") before 奇特 (qítè, "unusual") softens the comment and presents it as a limited impression rather than a strong judgment.

Other meanings

  • rareadjective
  • peculiaradjective

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