dị kì
Definition
- Adjective:
- Strange; peculiar; odd: Describes something that is unusual, uncommon, or deviates from the normal or expected, often provoking curiosity or wonder.
- Extraordinary; remarkable: Describes something that is very unusual in a way that is impressive or exceptional.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta có tính cách dị kì. (He has a strange personality.)
- Đó là một sự kiện dị kì trong lịch sử. (That was an extraordinary event in history.)
- Cô ấy kể một câu chuyện dị kì. (She told a peculiar story.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal or literary contexts to describe phenomena, talents, or events that are highly unusual and noteworthy.
- Nhà khoa học đó có trí tuệ dị kì. (That scientist has a remarkable intellect.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kì dị (adj): This is a variant form with the same meaning, where the syllables are reversed. It is equally common.
- Hình dạng kì dị của tảng đá. (The strange shape of the rock.)
Synonyms
- Lạ thường: strange, unusual.
- Khác thường: abnormal, out of the ordinary.
- Xuất chúng: outstanding, extraordinary (emphasizing excellence).
Related Idioms
- While "dị kì" itself is not commonly found in fixed idioms, it is used in descriptive phrases to emphasize strangeness.
- Chuyện dị kì khó tin. (A strange and unbelievable story.)