kei4 paa1奇葩
Jyutpingkei4 paa1
Yalekèih pā
Definition
An eccentric or unique character, or something wonderful yet unusual; weird or bizarre.
- an eccentric, unique, or unusually outstanding person or thing
- weird, bizarre, or grotesque; difficult to understand
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How it's used
Originally referring to a rare and beautiful flower, this term has evolved into a sarcastic label for people or situations that are bizarre, eccentric, or simply beyond comprehension. While it can occasionally be used to describe someone who is uniquely talented or unconventional in a positive way, it is far more frequently employed to mock someone's strange behavior or personality.
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He always says such bizarre things, I really can't handle it.
Why did you end up making friends with such weirdos?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard adjectives for weird like 奇怪 or 古怪, as 奇葩 specifically targets the person or the phenomenon itself as a noun, often carrying a stronger, more judgmental tone.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
