Definition
怪胎 literally means 'strange fetus' but is used metaphorically to describe a person who is very unusual, eccentric, or deviates from the norm. It can be derogatory (like 'freak' or 'weirdo') or used more lightly among friends to tease someone for being quirky. In some contexts it can even be admiring, referring to a uniquely talented person. Use with caution — the tone depends heavily on the situation and relationship.
n.
freakweirdooddball
Examples
- 怪胎，。Dàjiā dōu juéde tā shì ge guài tāi, yīnwèi tā zǒngshì yí ge rén zìyánzìyǔ.Everyone thinks he's a freak because he's always talking to himself.
- 怪胎，。Bié jiào tā guài tāi, tā zhǐshì xiǎngfǎ gēn biérén bù yíyàng éryǐ.Don't call him a freak — he just thinks differently from others.
- 怪胎，。Zài shùxué fāngmiàn tā shì ge guài tāi, shí suì jiù néng jiě dàxué tímù.He's a freak in math — he could solve college-level problems at age ten.
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