ceot1 kei4出奇
Jyutpingceot1 kei4
Yalechēut kèih
Definition
Surprising, unusual, strange, or rare.
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How it's used
Expresses a reaction to something that deviates from the expected norm or common sense. It is frequently used in the structure 好出奇 to emphasize the speaker's sense of bewilderment or disbelief. Unlike some formal terms for strange, this carries a strong sense of personal opinion rather than an objective assessment of an event.
Examples
It is really surprising that he got up so early today.
Why are you looking at me in such a strange way?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is merely interesting or novel, as it implies a sense of confusion or questioning why something is happening. It is not typically used to describe people as weird in a derogatory sense, which would be better served by 奇怪 or 古怪.
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