Definition
怪里怪气 is a four-character fixed expression (A里AB pattern) meaning 'odd, eccentric, or peculiar in appearance, behavior, or sound'. It suggests something is noticeably strange, often in a way that's slightly ridiculous or off-putting. It usually carries a mildly negative or teasing tone. You can use it to describe a person's style, voice, or way of acting: 他穿得怪里怪气的 ('He dresses weirdly').
idiom
eccentricpeculiarodd (in manner or appearance)
Examples
- 怪里怪气，。Tā shuōhuà de shēngyīn guài lǐ guài qì de, ràng rén hěn bù shūfu.His voice sounds strange and makes people uncomfortable.
- 怪里怪气，。Zhè jiàn yīfu shèjì de guài lǐ guài qì, yìbān rén chuān bù chūqù.This piece of clothing is designed so oddly that most people wouldn't wear it out.
- 怪里怪气，？Tā zuìjìn xíngwéi guài lǐ guài qì de, shì bú shì yù dào le shénme máfan?She's been behaving oddly lately — has she run into some trouble?
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