strange; odd; unusual; rare and different from the norm

a mythical creature with a strange or terrifying appearance; a freak; also refers more generally to any strange or bizarre thing

strange; eccentric; weird; bizarre

strange; weird; unusual or eccentric in appearance or behavior

Used to show a sudden realization of why something is the way it is; not surprising. Similar to [[怪不得|怪不得|guai4 bu5 de5]].

rare, legendary, or mythical animal; hideous beast; monster

a person who behaves or thinks in a strange, peculiar, or unusual way; a person whose behavior is different from the social norm

to blame; to rebuke; to find fault with someone

An abnormal or deformed fetus; a freak of nature

Used to express that one now understands the reason for a situation and is no longer surprised by it; so that's why.

to make a lot of fuss about something that is actually quite common or ordinary; much ado about nothing

strange thing; curious occurrence or supernatural event

monster; demon; goblin; an evil spirit in myths and legends, often transformed from an old animal or tree

to blame; to complain; to condemn or censure someone

a strange phenomenon or a cycle of negative events that is difficult to break out of

a person who is very ugly; a freak of nature; something hideous

To stir up trouble; to act behind the scenes to cause problems or mischief.

To blame or complain about someone because of a misunderstanding.

strange hobby or peculiar habit

ghosts and monsters; supernatural beings

weird; strange; grotesque; absurdly unnatural

To have seen something unusual so often that it no longer seems strange; to remain calm or unfazed when facing strange or frightening occurrences

an unusual taste or smell

rare and strange; bizarre; fantastic; eccentric

Describes many different kinds of strange or weird things; fantastic oddities of every description.

A spirit, monster, or demon in folklore; traditionally refers to animals or plants that have gained magical powers through years of cultivation. Also called [[精灵|精靈|jing1 ling2]].

to mind; to take offense; to blame or find fault with someone (often used in polite requests for forgiveness)

bizarre or grotesque in appearance; fantastic oddities of every description

bizarre; astonishing; very strange

no wonder; not surprisingly. Used to show that one has understood the reason for something and no longer finds it strange. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence.

evil spirits and malevolent beings of every description; (metaphorically) evil people or wicked forces

Describing a scene or phenomenon that is bizarre, grotesque, or fantastical and filled with a variety of clashing colors.

to blame someone; to rebuke; to find fault with

It is no wonder that; it is not surprising that.

water monster; sea monster; aquatic monster

mysterious and eccentric in manner or speech; to be cryptic, cynical, or passive-aggressive in a way that is hard to pin down

demons and monsters; also used to describe evil people or wicked forces

no wonder; not surprising; used to show that once the reason for something is understood, it is no longer unexpected

don't blame; do not find fault with

odd-looking or peculiar in appearance, clothing, voice, or behavior; eccentric; typically carries a negative or disapproving tone.

strange tales and absurd arguments; unreasonable or illogical remarks that go against common sense

An outstanding person who is famous for being eccentric or preposterous; a monstre sacré.

a person of great talent or ability who has an eccentric or quirky personality; quirky genius

Accounts or legends concerning strange, mysterious, or supernatural events; ghost stories

(idiom) a bizarre event; an extraordinary occurrence; something strange and difficult to understand

Describing someone who has seen little of the world and is easily astonished by common things due to their lack of experience or sophistication.

gods, spirits, demons, and ghosts

eccentric; peculiar; refers to a person's temperament being strange or antisocial

ugly and strange in appearance; grotesque