gwaai3 leoi5 gwaai3 hei3怪裡怪氣怪里怪气
Jyutpinggwaai3 leoi5 gwaai3 hei3
Yalegwaai léuih gwaai hei
Definition
Peculiar, eccentric, or odd in appearance or behavior.
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How it's used
This expression carries a slightly negative or suspicious connotation, often implying that someone's behavior or appearance is unsettling or difficult to understand. It is frequently used to describe people who act in a way that deviates from social norms or makes others feel uncomfortable. Unlike simply being unique, it suggests a sense of strangeness that warrants caution or curiosity.
Examples
He is always acting weird, I really don't know what he's thinking.
Related words
Common phrases
behaving in a weird way
looking peculiar
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 奇怪, which is a neutral adjective meaning strange or surprising. 怪裡怪氣 specifically describes a person's demeanor or a situation that feels off, whereas 奇怪 can describe almost anything, including facts or events.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
