奇
strange; surprising; amazing
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesadjective
rare; unusual; extraordinary
Used to describe things that are uncommon, special, or exceed ordinary standards.
This is truly a strange thing, I've never seen it before.
He won the national top science and technology award, which is an extraordinary achievement.
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This mountain is extremely steep and dangerous, and few people can reach the summit.
The signature dish of this small shop has an unusual flavor and attracts many customers.
This pandemic brought a great shame, and we must remember the lessons learned.
adjective
unexpected; surprising; strategic
Most commonly used in military or competitive contexts to describe tactics that catch opponents off guard.
The military sent special forces to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's rear base.
The last-second goal in this ball game was a perfect surprise win.
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He used an unexpected trick to defeat his opponent who was much stronger than him.
This marketing campaign used a surprise promotion strategy with great results.
Expert chess players often use unexpected moves to catch their opponents off guard.
verb
to be surprised; to wonder
Used to express a feeling of surprise or disbelief at something unexpected.
Seeing him suddenly appear, we all felt very surprised.
It's not surprising that he was able to finish the task in such a short time.
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Hearing this news, I couldn't help widening my eyes in surprise.
She can speak five languages at such a young age, and everyone is very surprised.
This thing sounds very bizarre, making it hard not to be surprised.
proper noun
surname Qi
Used as a family name in Chinese-speaking regions.
Mr. Qi is a new colleague at our company.
Ms. Qi teaches at a university and has achieved abundant academic results.