Definition
千奇百怪 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'all kinds of strange and bizarre things'. It's used to describe a wide variety of weird, unusual, or peculiar phenomena — often with a tone of surprise or amusement. Unlike a simple adjective like 奇怪 ('strange'), 千奇百怪 emphasizes the diversity and multitude of strange things. You can use it to talk about bizarre shapes, behaviors, stories, or natural phenomena.
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all kinds of strange and bizarre thingsa great variety of weird phenomena
Examples
- 千奇百怪。Hǎidǐ shìjiè yǒu qiān qí bǎi guài de shēngwù.The underwater world has all kinds of strange creatures.
- 千奇百怪。Zhǎnlǎnhuì shàng zhǎnchū le qiān qí bǎi guài de shítou.The exhibition displayed all sorts of bizarre stones.
- 千奇百怪。Háizimen xǐhuan tīng qiān qí bǎi guài de gùshi.Children love to hear all kinds of strange stories.
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