gu2 gwaai3古怪

Jyutpinggu2 gwaai3

Yalegú gwaai

形容詞Common

Definition

Eccentric, odd, or peculiar; differing from the mainstream or what is normal.

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How it's used

Focuses on behavior or appearances that deviate from social norms or expectations, often implying a sense of unease or mystery. While it describes people, it is equally common for objects, designs, or situations that feel out of place or inexplicable. It carries a slightly stronger nuance of being 'bizarre' compared to just being 'different'.

Examples

keoi5佢go3個jan4人hou2好gu2古gwaai3怪，seng4成jat6日zi6自jin4言zi6自jyu5語。

He is very eccentric, always talking to himself.

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭di1啲zong1裝sau1修hou2好gu2古gwaai3怪，nei5你gin3見gwo3過mei6未？

The decoration of this shop is very odd, have you seen it?

Common phrases

pei4脾hei3氣gu2古gwaai3怪

eccentric disposition

hang4行wai4為gu2古gwaai3怪

strange behavior

Common mistake

Avoid using it to describe something that is simply 'new' or 'interesting', as it carries a negative or suspicious connotation. If you want to describe something as just 'strange' in a neutral way, consider using 奇怪 instead.