kì lạ
Definition
- Adjective:
- Strange / Weird: Having a quality that is unusual, unexpected, or difficult to understand.
- Miraculous / Marvelous: Extraordinary and astonishing, often inspiring wonder or disbelief.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chuyện đó thật kì lạ. (That story is very strange.)
- Cô ấy có một sức mạnh kì lạ. (She has a miraculous power.)
- Âm thanh kì lạ phát ra từ khu rừng. (A weird sound came from the forest.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe phenomena that defy easy explanation or normal expectations.
- Anh ta cư xử một cách kì lạ suốt cả ngày. (He behaved in a strange way all day.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lạ kì (adj): An inverted form with the same meaning as "kì lạ," emphasizing strangeness.
- Đó là một sự trùng hợp lạ kì. (That is a weird coincidence.)
Synonyms
- Strange: Unusual or surprising.
- Weird: Very strange and unsettling.
- Bizarre: Remarkably unusual or odd.
- Marvelous: Causing great wonder; extraordinary.
Related Idioms
- Chuyện kì lạ: A strange tale; an odd occurrence.
- Đó là một chuyện kì lạ chưa từng thấy. (That is a strange tale never seen before.)