mysterious; eccentric; neurotic
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
acting mysterious or secretive; speaking in an enigmatic or cryptic way
informalOften implies deliberate obscurity to impress others or hide true intentions. Can carry a mildly derogatory tone suggesting affectation.
Tā他
zuì最
jìn近
zǒng总
shì是
shén神
shen神
dāo叨
dāo叨
de的
，
bù不
zhī知
dào道
zài在
gǎo搞
shén什
me么
míng名
táng堂
。
He's been acting all mysterious lately; who knows what he's up to.
Bié别
zhěng整
tiān天
shén神
shen神
dāo叨
dāo叨
de的
，
yǒu有
huà话
zhí直
shuō说
。
Stop being so cryptic all the time; just say what you mean.
adjective
eccentric; neurotic; behaving oddly or superstitiously
informalSuggests slightly irrational, quirky, or superstitious behavior. Often used to describe someone who acts paranoid or sees signs/omens everywhere.
Zì自
cóng从
nà那
cì次
shì事
gù故
hòu后
，
tā他
jiù就
biàn变
de得
shén神
shen神
dāo叨
dāo叨
de的
。
He's become rather eccentric ever since that accident.
Nǐ你
bié别
zhè这
me么
shén神
shen神
dāo叨
dāo叨
de的
，
nǎ哪
yǒu有
shén什
me么
guǐ鬼
a啊
！
Don't be so superstitious—there are no such things as ghosts!