Definition
古里古怪 is a four-character fixed expression meaning 'odd', 'weird', or 'bizarre'. It's used colloquially to describe someone's behavior, appearance, or a situation that seems strange or eccentric. The literal components ('ancient inside ancient strange') don't directly convey the meaning, so treat it as a set phrase — you can add 的 at the end when using it as a predicate (e.g., 他古里古怪的).
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oddweirdbizarreeccentric (fixed expression)
Examples
- 古里古怪，。Tā jīntiān de dǎbàn gǔ lǐ gǔ guài de, ràng rén hěn bù xíguàn.His outfit today is so weird, it makes people feel very uncomfortable.
- 古里古怪，。Zhège lǎo fángzi lǐ de qìfēn gǔ lǐ gǔ guài, wǒ yǒudiǎn hàipà.The atmosphere in this old house is bizarre — I'm a bit scared.
- 古里古怪？Nǐ zěnme yě xué tā nà zhǒng gǔ lǐ gǔ guài de xíngwéi?Why are you imitating his eccentric behavior too?
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