怪 Stroke Order — How to Write 怪
怪 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 忄, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
怪 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 忄 + 5 more strokes
怪 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- guài
Meanings of 怪 in Chinese
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guài怪
Strange, unusual, or weird; often used to describe something out of the ordinary or peculiar.
这真是一件奇怪的事情。
This is truly a strange thing.
To wonder; no wonder; surprised (often used in phrases like '大惊小怪' to mean 'to make a fuss over nothing' or '怪不得' to mean 'no wonder').
原来是你帮忙的，怪不得事情办得这么顺利。
So it was you who helped, no wonder things went so smoothly.
Supernatural beings; monsters or evil spirits from legends.
他相信这个古老的城堡里有鬼怪。
He believes there are ghosts and monsters in this old castle.
A person with strange habits or unusual behavior; eccentric.
他有些怪癖，例如喜欢收集废弃的旧物件。
He has some eccentric habits, for example, he likes to collect discarded old objects.
Used to express 'very' or 'quite', indicating a high degree or extent of something.
今天怪冷的。
It's quite cold today.
to blame; to hold responsible; to find fault with
如果项目失败了，请不要怪罪到他头上
If the project fails, please don't blame it on him.
Common Words and Phrases with 怪
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No wonder; it's no wonder that...
发生这种事，真怪不得任何人。
For such a thing to happen, you really can't blame anyone.
2
Weird, absurd, or strange.
那个剧作家以其怪诞的故事情节和出人意料的结局而闻名。
The playwright is known for their bizarre plotlines and unexpected endings.
3
weird and uncanny; ridiculous; unbelievable; outrageous
他总是喜欢讲述那些怪诞不经的故事，引得大家哈哈大笑
He always likes to tell those bizarre and unconventional stories, making everyone laugh.
4
No wonder that; it's no wonder.
怪道你今天穿得这么漂亮，原来是要去参加派对。
No wonder you're dressed so beautifully today; it turns out you're going to a party.
5
A cynical or sarcastic remark; strange or unreasonable words.
他总是喜欢在背后发些怪话，让人觉得很不舒服。
He always likes to make strange remarks behind people's backs, which makes one feel very uncomfortable.
6
A famous and highly admired individual known for their eccentric or unconventional behavior; a maverick or 'monstre sacré'.
那位著名的设计师被誉为时尚界的怪杰，他的作品总是大胆创新，令人耳目一新。
That renowned designer is hailed as a maverick in the fashion world; his works are always boldly innovative and refreshing.
7
Eccentric, peculiar, or odd in appearance, behavior, or manner.
那个画家总是有些怪里怪气，但他的作品却充满了创意。
That painter is always a bit eccentric, but his works are full of creativity.
8
strange and mystic
那座废弃的古堡里弥漫着一种怪秘的气息，令人既好奇又不安。
That abandoned old castle was filled with a peculiar and mysterious atmosphere, making people both curious and uneasy.
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Queer-looking or grotesque in appearance and manner.
他穿着一件怪模怪样的衣服，引得路人纷纷侧目。
He was wearing a peculiar-looking outfit, which drew many glances from passersby.
10
A strange or eccentric idea; a whim.
他突然萌生了一个怪念头，想辞职去环游世界。
He suddenly got an odd notion to quit his job and travel the world.
11
A peculiar habit or a strange quirk.
他有一个怪癖，喜欢在吃面条的时候用叉子而不是筷子。
He has a peculiar habit of using a fork instead of chopsticks when eating noodles.
12
Odd or eccentric; strange and rare.
他有一些怪僻，比如总是把书按照颜色而不是作者排列。
He has some eccentricities, for example, he always arranges books by color rather than by author.
13
Queer or strange temperament/vibe; an eccentric or peculiar attitude.
他那人总是神神秘秘的，言行举止透着一股怪气
That person is always secretive, and their words and actions exude a strange vibe.
14
an eccentric; a peculiar person
那个新搬来的邻居总是穿着奇特的衣服，在院子里和植物说话，大家觉得他有点像个怪人。
The new neighbor always wears strange clothes and talks to plants in the yard; everyone thinks he's a bit of an oddball.
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To speak or make sounds in a strange, peculiar, or affected manner, often implying an odd, humorous, or unpleasantly unusual tone.
那个歌手的唱腔有些怪声怪气，但却很受年轻人欢迎。
That singer's vocal style is a bit peculiar and odd, but it is quite popular among young people.
More words with 怪
- qí奇guài怪Strange, Weird
- zé责guài怪to blame; to reproach
- chēn嗔guài怪To blame or rebuke.
- guǐ鬼guài怪ghosts and monsters; evil spirits
- jiàn见guài怪be surprised, take offense
- mó魔guài怪demons and monsters; fiends
- shén神guài怪Supernatural beings, Deities and demons
- yāo妖guài怪monster, goblin, or demon
- zhēn真guài怪Really strange; very odd.
- hài骇guài怪Be shocked and surprised.
- gǔ古guài怪strange, eccentric
- jīng惊guài怪to be surprised or amazed
- líng灵guài怪supernatural being
- guǐ诡guài怪Strange; odd; weird
- guài怪shòu兽monster, beast
- guài怪wu物monster, freak
- guài怪yì异strange, weird
- guài怪zuì罪blame, accuse
- cuò错guài怪wrongly blame, mistakenly accuse
- zuò作guài怪make trouble, play tricks
Idioms with 怪
- bù不zú足wéi为guài怪nothing to be surprised about
- dà大jīng惊xiǎo小guài怪make a fuss over a trifle
- diāo刁zuān钻gǔ古guài怪cunning, peculiar, and eccentric
- duō咄duō咄guài怪shì事utterly bizarre or strange event
- gǔ古lǐ里gǔ古guài怪Strange and eccentric
- guāng光guài怪lù陆lí离bizarre, grotesque, and kaleidoscopic
- guǐ诡jué谲guài怪dàn诞bizarre, grotesque, and unsettling
- jiàn见guài怪bù不guài怪remain calm when seeing strange things
- xiáng降yāo妖zhuō捉guài怪subdue demons and catch monsters
- jīng精qí奇gǔ古guài怪peculiar, eccentric, and quaintly unusual
- jué谲guài怪zhī之tán谈bizarre and grotesque talk
- lí离qí奇gǔ古guài怪extremely strange and bizarre
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Open the tool →Questions about 怪
What does 怪 mean in Chinese?
怪 (guài) means “Strange, unusual, or weird” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 怪?
怪 is pronounced guài in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 怪 have?
怪 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 怪?
怪 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 忄. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 怪?
The radical of 怪 is 忄.